The 2025 bachelor’s degree graduates from HKUST’s Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) maintain strong employability with an average monthly salary of HK$31,981 — 15% higher than the university-wide average, according to the University’s latest Graduate Employment Survey. This outcome stands as a testament to our π-shaped talent, who possess deep expertise in more than one area and a broad set of collaborative skills to thrive in a dynamic job market, amid AI-driven job market contractions.

Demonstrating exceptional versatility across the professional landscape, these graduates secured employment across a diverse range of sectors, including banking and finance, system analysis and computer programming, engineering, and administration and management. During the survey period, 73.5% of the cohort were employed, while 23.4% chose to pursue further studies.

The unique curriculum of our undergraduate programs offers far-sighted combinations of fields with real-world relevance, alongside versatile training in creativity, resilience, analytical thinking, and other practical skills.

This empowers our students to excel in immediate career roles while cultivating the long-term professional growth and leadership capacity needed as the world evolves.

Currently, AIS offers 5 pioneering interdisciplinary undergraduate programs, each centered on a specialized theme: 
•    BEng/BSc + BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (JUPAS Code: JS5901) – 1st dual degree program in Hong Kong integrating technology and business knowledge
•    BSc in Environmental Management and Technology Program (JUPAS Code: JS5812) – 1st undergraduate program accredited by HKIQEP nurturing ecologically and economically sound future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
•    BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology Program (JUPAS Code: JS5711) – 1st experiential degree in Hong Kong focused on educating technologists and innovators

•    BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program – 1st in Greater China to allow students to create their own majors and curricula
•    BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance Program* (JUPAS Code: JS5822) – 1st Hong Kong undergraduate program filling the global talent gap for top level green and sustainable finance experts
 

Learn more about our future-ready undergraduate programs: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/programs/undergraduate-programs

*This program is jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and the School of Business and Management.