🎓 HKUST BBA in Global Business – Admissions Guide for American-patterned Applicants

Planning to apply to The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Business? If you're following an American-patterned curriculum, such as SAT, ACT, or AP, it’s essential to understand HKUST’s admissions framework, including general, program-specific, and English language requirements.

This guide breaks down what you need to prepare to become a competitive applicant.

📋 General Admissions Requirements

Applicants must graduate from high school and meet one of the following sets of criteria:

Option 1:

• ACT composite score of 24 or above (must include Science section; single sitting)

• AND two AP subjects with scores of 3 or above

Option 2:

• SAT total score of 1190 or above

• AND two AP subjects with scores of 3 or above

Option 3:

• Five AP subjects, each with a score of 4 or above

🔍 Reference for Competitiveness: The mid-50% SAT score range for the 2024 intake was 1430–1520, highlighting the high academic standards of the program.

📘 Program-specific Requirements: BBA in Global Business at HKUST

Subject Requirements:

✔ No specific subject requirements are listed for this program.

Interview Requirement:

🎤 A compulsory interview is required for all applicants. This is a critical part of the evaluation process and allows the admissions team to assess your communication skills, global perspective, and fit for the program.

🌐 English Language Requirements

If your high school education was conducted in a language other than English, HKUST requires proof of English proficiency through one of the following:

• TOEFL iBT: Total score of 80 or above (in one sitting)

• TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: Combined score of 60 or above

💡 Kim Consulting Tip

HKUST’s BBA in Global Business is highly selective and globally respected, attracting top-performing students from around the world. Meeting the minimum requirements is just the starting point—competitive applicants often exceed them significantly.