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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.
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Rankings
Our international accolades
No. 19 globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong
in Times Higher Impact Rankings 2025
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
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
Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2023
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion


Prof. Kam Biu LUK
2024 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow
Prof. Kam Biu LUK
Dr. Leung Yuk Frank LAM
Thetos Teaching Award Honorable Mention 2024-25
Dr. Leung Yuk Frank LAM
Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE
CES 2025 Innovation Award
Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE

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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