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Dual Bachelors Degree

HKUST – Waseda Dual Degree Program 

 

Selected high flyers of the GCS & QSA UG major students will have an opportunity to achieve two degrees from two internationally recognized universities, HKUST and Waseda, over 4.5 years. Program offering will vary in future years based on quota availability and overall program planning, At most two successful selected candidates may be invited to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Economics, or Global Political Economy at the School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University. Waseda University’s School of Political Science and Economics emphasizes global education and training of leaders with a global perspective.

 

Program Admission Requirement

 
 
  • Year 2 students with CGA of 3.5 or above at the time of application
  • A minimum TOEFL score (PBT 550 / CBT 213/ iBT 80), or IELTS 6.0
  • JLPT N1 proof for enrolling courses in Japanese and entire program period (strongly advised)
  • Selected students must comply with HKUST and Waseda University’s policies and procedures

 

Duration of Study

 
 
  • First 3 Years at HKUST
  • 1.5 to 2 Years of resident study at Waseda University
  • Selected students are not allowed to defer or take a leave of absence in

 

Program Study Requirement 

 
 
  • Complete all required courses during the first three years of registration at HKUST, including Capstone Project and/or Research at HKUST
  • Complete 64 credits and all study requirements at Waseda University 
  • The Program may decide against the student study in any given period if certain condition is not met

 

Tuition Fee and Living Expenses

 
 
  • Tuition fee to Waseda University is exempted upon satisfactory completion of the program 
  • Students need to pay housing fees, insurance fee, visa application fee, travel fee and other personal expenses

 

Dual degree program arrangement and availability is subject to Waseda University's final decision. SHSS students have to complete the study at HKUST if the program is not being offered. The University reserves the right to modify all the information without prior notice. For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact exchange@ust.hk.