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    MSc in Financial Technology

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    Hong Kong, HKMScIn-person1 year
    HK$395,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    70
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits

    MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$395,000.

    About the program

    The program covers financial technologies including information technology, blockchain, data science, machine learning, and decision analytics, providing knowledge of their engineering and financial principles. It is jointly offered by the Schools of Business and Management, Engineering, and Science.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 (Engineering and Technology): 52 | QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 (Engineering and Technology): 1
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Applicants are highly recommended to have a satisfactory GMAT/GRE score, but it is not compulsory.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL-iBT: 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026); TOEFL-pBT: 550; TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG): 24 months stay on time limitation only without other conditions for recent graduates (HK)

    HK$14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is HK$395,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology online or in-person?
    MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology take to complete?
    MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How large is the MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cohort?
    MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology typically enrolls around 70 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Financial Technology at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG): 24 months stay on time limitation only without other conditions for recent graduates (HK)