1. Determine qualifications: First, you need to ensure that you meet the admission requirements of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. This usually includes having a relevant undergraduate degree and reaching a certain level of English (such as IELTS or TOEFL).
2. Prepare application materials: You need to prepare a complete application material, including resume, academic report card, recommendation letter, personal statement, etc. If you are applying for a research-oriented master's or doctoral program, you may also need to provide your research plan.
3. Online application: log on to official website of HKUST, find the online application system, fill in and submit the application according to the prompts.
4. Pay the application fee: After completing the online application, you need to pay the application fee. The specific charge amount can be inquired in official website.
5. Waiting for the admission result: After submitting the application, you need to wait for the admission result of the school. Generally speaking, the school will announce the admission results within a few months after the application deadline.
6. Accept the admission notice: if you are accepted, you need to accept the admission notice within the specified time and complete the subsequent admission procedures according to the instructions of the school.
During the whole application process, you may need to communicate with the school admissions office many times to ensure that your application materials are complete and meet the requirements. In addition, you can learn more about the schools and programs you apply for by attending school open days or online seminars.