Overview

The Information Technology MSc programme from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology give students insight into the application areas of all the subject materials that they study.

The dual emphasis on a strong theoretical foundation and practical application, combined with extensive skill-set training, gives our students a broad array of expertise to draw on, enabling them to meet both the present and future needs of the IT industry.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme have gone on to find jobs in technology and financial companies as Programme Analysts, Business Analysts, Cloud Architects, Cyber Security Analysts, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Database Administrators, IT consultants, IT Specialists, Information Systems Managers, Machine Learning Engineers, System Engineers, and others.

Many found such jobs in their home countries, while others stayed in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, some have decided to pursue further study, and enrolled in MPhil and PhD programmes at HKUST or other universities around the world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Reliable Software Systems

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

Advanced Algorithms

Computer Networks: An Internet Perspective

Cryptography

Principles of Cybersecurity

Blockchain and Smart Contracts

Machine Learning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Application deadlines for Applicants:

1 November 2025 (Round 1)
1 January 2026 (Round 2)
1 March 2026 (Round 3)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Machine Learning View 4 other Masters in Machine Learning in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized university or tertiary institution.

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Tuition Fees

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300000 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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