Societies serving Non-local Students

Jumpstart your university journey with the Southeast Asian Students’ Association (SEASA). This online pre-departure session helps incoming Southeast Asian freshmen smoothly transition to HKUST. Connect with future classmates and chat with seniors about their personal experiences. Get practical insights on academic life, student visas, monthly budgeting, and packing essentials.

Date: July 25, 2026 (Sat)
Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (HKT)
Venue: Zoom

The Taiwanese Students’ Association (TSA) hosts a Pre-Arrival Session to help incoming Taiwanese students adjust to campus life and prepare for their studies in Hong Kong. The event provides essential information on academics, accommodation, course registration, arrival procedures, transportation, and daily life at HKUST.

Date: Jul 5, 2026 (Sun)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Zoom

The Korean Students’ Association (KSA) hosts an Online Welcome Orientation and an Offline Pre-Departure Dinner to help new students learn about HKUST and connect with the Korean community.

Online Orientation: Aug 1, 2026, 17:00 (HKT)

The HKUST MSSS invites incoming students to the 2026 New Student Welcome Orientation (Mainland Sessions).

• Shenzhen: July 18 afternoon. Registration opens at 18:00 July 3
• Beijing: July 25 afternoon. Registration opens at 18:00 July 10
• Shanghai: August 1 afternoon. Registration opens at 18:00 July 17     

Follow our official WeChat public account "MSSS" for more details