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4 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology course guides

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Courses & Resources: Aim for A+

Shared materials and discussions organized by course. Every guide opens with the assessment table for that course.

reported better exam resultsby at least one grade
78%
understood the concepts betternot just memorised them
84%
less study time per sessionreported by 68% of students
~30%

Student Learning Outcomes Report 2026 · 800 students across six markets · self-reported · Read the research

  • It's the first time I actually understand how different chapters connect.I'm not just memorizing; I'm learning.Business student, University of Melbourne
  • I used to cram everything the night before.Now I review a little every day because it breaks things down in a way that sticks.Engineering student, UNSW Sydney
  • I used to spend 3 hours confused.Now I get through material in under 2 hours and actually understand it.STEM student, Rice University
40 chapter pages · 4 subject areas

Topics, worked examples and key terms carry across offerings. Assessment weights and dates change between offerings, so confirm yours on the LMS. Last updated 10 October 2026.

All 4 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology course guides

Grouped by discipline. These are AskSia topic categories, not The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology faculties or departments.

Arts and Humanities1 course

Computer Science1 course

Education1 course

Management1 course

Courses grouped by how they are assessed

Read from the published assessment table of 4 of the 4 courses. 1 of them carry at least one hurdle, marked below.

One exam carries half the marks or more0 courses

    No subjects in this group.

    There is an exam, but coursework carries more1 course

    No final exam3 courses

    How assessment works at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Where do the assessment weights on these pages come from?

    From the course syllabuse of the offering each guide names at the top of the page, as published on Canvas for that term. Topics and worked examples carry across offerings; weights and dates can change, so confirm yours on Canvas before you plan your revision.

    What is the top grade at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?

    HKUST uses a 4-point grading system with letter grades from A+ to F; A+ carries 4.3 grade points and A 4.0.

    Are there pass conditions beyond the total mark at HKUST?

    Some HKUST courses attach a pass condition to attendance; where a guide's course does, the guide states the rule with the syllabus line it comes from.

    Can I get past exam papers for my HKUST course here?

    HKUST Library does not collect past examination papers and keeps no central database of them; papers go on reserve only when a course instructor asks, and some departments post their own. AskSia guides do not host exam papers. What they give you instead is the exam format for each course, broken down by question type, next to the assessment table it belongs to, plus a worked example marked step by step.

    Past exam papers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    HKUST Library does not collect past examination papers and keeps no central database of them; papers go on reserve only when a course instructor asks, and some departments post their own. AskSia guides do not host exam papers. What they give you instead is the exam format for each course, broken down by question type, next to the assessment table it belongs to, plus a worked example marked step by step.

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology at a glance

    Location
    Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong