Common Core Course Library

(Check out common core courses for the 36-credit Common Core curriculum [link to “Courses” under “36-credit Curriculum” in Section AD] if you are admitted before 2022-23)

Welcome to the Common Core Course Library!

The Common Core Program serves as an essential cornerstone of your educational experience at HKUST, offering you a robust, competency-based framework that equips you for real-world applications.

Credit Transfer (Student Cohorts before 2022-23)

Courses (Student Cohorts before 2022-23)

The Common Core Program serves as an essential cornerstone of your educational experience at HKUST, offering you a robust, competency-based framework that equips you for real-world applications.

Common Core Areas (Student Cohorts before 2022-23)

Each of the 8 common core areas has clearly defined intended learning outcomes (ILOs) aligned with the Common Core goals and objectives [link to the “Goals” section of “The Program” in Section E]. While the description illustrates the underlying objectives of each area, the ILOs outline what you should be able to demonstrate upon completing the relevant common core courses.

Explore the Common Core Areas!

Credit Transfer (2022-23 and 2023-24 Student Cohorts)

If you have attained certain public exam qualifications or completed a course elsewhere at an appropriate level recognized by the University, you may consider transferring credits into the Common Core to fulfill your graduation requirements. Please note that transferred credits granted will not be included in the calculation of grade averages.

Types of credit transfer

Common Core Areas (2024-25 Student Cohort)

Each of the 10 common core areas has clearly defined intended learning outcomes (ILOs) aligned with the Common Core goals and objectives [link to the “Goals” section of “The Program” in Section E]. While the description illustrates the underlying objectives of each area, the ILOs outline what you should be able to demonstrate upon completing the relevant common core courses.

Explore the Common Core Areas!

Common Core Areas (2022-23 and 2023-24 Student Cohorts)

Each of the 10 common core areas has clearly defined intended learning outcomes (ILOs) aligned with the Common Core goals and objectives [link to the “Goals” section of “The Program” in Section E]. While the description illustrates the underlying objectives of each area, the ILOs outline what you should be able to demonstrate upon completing the relevant common core courses.

Explore the Common Core Areas!

Credit Transfer (2025-26 Student Cohort)

If you have attained certain public exam qualifications or completed a course elsewhere at an appropriate level recognized by the University, you may consider transferring credits into the Common Core to fulfill your graduation requirements. Please note that transferred credits granted will not be included in the calculation of grade averages.

Types of credit transfer

Common Core Areas (2025-26 Student Cohort)

Each of the 11 common core areas has clearly defined intended learning outcomes (ILOs) aligned with the Common Core goals and objectives [link to the “Goals” section of “The Program” in Section E]. While the description illustrates the underlying objectives of each area, the ILOs outline what you should be able to demonstrate upon completing the relevant common core courses.

Introducing the Sustainability Area

Credit Transfer (2026-27 Student Cohort)

If you have attained certain public exam qualifications or completed a course elsewhere at an appropriate level recognized by the University, you may consider transferring credits into the Common Core to fulfill your graduation requirements. Please note that transferred credits granted will not be included in the calculation of grade averages.

Types of credit transfer