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Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.

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Announcements

HKUST Appoints Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, effective August 1, 2025.

2025-07-09

Witnessed by Prof. Harry SHUM (back row, second left), Mr. WANG Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. LI Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim CHENG (front left) and Mr. LUO Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement.

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Development, University Development, Joint-University

HKUST and BYD Establish Joint Laboratory to Pioneer Embodied Intelligence

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and BYD Auto Industry Company Limited (BYD) launched the HKUST-BYD Embodied Al Joint Lab. This collaboration aims to accelerate innovation and industrial applications in robotics and smart manufacturing, injecting new momentum into global scientific advancement and industrial transformation.

2025-07-07

Diversity has always been a cornerstone of HKUST’s values. This year, a record of nearly 20,000 non-local undergraduate applications from over 85 countries and regions have been received, cultivating a multicultural campus that shapes leaders who thrive in a connected world.

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Student Development

HKUST Magnetizes Global Talent with 40% Surge in Global Applications

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a record of nearly 20,000 non-local undergraduate (UG) applications for the 2025/26 academic year, competing for approximately 800 places.

2025-06-24

HKUST Leads the Pack

Rankings

Our international accolades

# 19

No. 19 globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong

in Times Higher Impact Rankings 2025

# 24

Global Employability University Ranking 2025

No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 3 in Greater China

Designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published by Times Higher Education

# 12

Asia’s Top 700+ Universities

No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 9 in Greater China

in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024

Facts and Figures

1800 +

Active HKUST Start-up Companies

Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

27 %

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2023

Patent Influence Metric

# 1

in China

# 33

Globally

Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022

10

Unicorn Start-Ups

Valued at >US$1 billion

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HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration

The Race to Zero: HKUST Unveils First Comprehensive Net-Zero Action Plan Among Local Universities

Chat with HKGAI V1: HKUST Introduces First Homegrown AI Tool to Drive Innovative Education

AI On Stage: HKUST Debuts AI-Generated Film Festival

HKUST Develops World’s First Kilowatt-Scale Elastocaloric Green Cooling Device

HKUST Pioneers Official Flexible Work Location Policy

HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Division of Arts and Machine Creativity Blending Technology and Humanities to Nurture Talents for Creative Industries

HKUST Launches Redbird Innovation Fund

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

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Prof. Kam Biu LUK

IAS Paul C W Chu Professor

2024 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow

Prof. Kam Biu LUK

IAS Paul C W Chu Professor

Dr. Leung Yuk Frank LAM

Associate Dean of Students

Thetos Teaching Award Honorable Mention 2024-25

Dr. Leung Yuk Frank LAM

Associate Dean of Students

Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE

School of Engineering (SENG)

CES 2025 Innovation Award

Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE

School of Engineering (SENG)

ISD UG Students - FAN Tsz Ho (Hardy), WAN Yan Ki (Ruby), WONG Lai Yin (Garmisch), WONG Pak Long (Jasper), and WU Chun Ming (Jimmy)

Gold Award at ASMPT Technology Award 2025

ISD UG Students - FAN Tsz Ho (Hardy), WAN Yan Ki (Ruby), WONG Lai Yin (Garmisch), WONG Pak Long (Jasper), and WU Chun Ming (Jimmy)

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