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HKUST Advances Preparatory Work for School of Medicine with Steady Progress in Infrastructure, Curriculum Development and Global Talent Recruitment
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Medical Education
HKUST Advances Preparatory Work for School of Medicine with Steady Progress in Infrastructure, Curriculum Development and Global Talent Recruitment

In less than a year since receiving Government approval to establish Hong Kong's third medical school, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a series of major milestones, including the advancement of key infrastructure, the completion of its curriculum framework, and the recruitment of internationally renowned academic and clinical leaders.

HKUST and HSBC Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance AI, Emerging Technologies and Financial Innovation
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HKUST and HSBC Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance AI, Emerging Technologies and Financial Innovation

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and HSBC today signed a framework agreement on a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation and talent development in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and financial services through HSBC's newly established AI & Emerging Technology Institute.

World-Class University Presidents Forum 2026 Opens in Hong Kong
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Thought Leadership
World-Class University Presidents Forum 2026 Opens in Hong Kong

The World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 (WCUPF 2026) opened today at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Shaw Auditorium, bringing together more than 130 university presidents, senior leaders and delegates from leading higher education institutions around the world.

HKUST Leads the Pack

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Rankings

Our international accolades

# 33

QS World University Rankings 2027

# 20

Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

No. 1 in Hong Kong

# 29

Global Employability University Ranking 2027

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

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

Facts and Figures

2000 +

Active HKUST Start-up Companies

Founded/co-founded by HKUST students, alumni, staff or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

200 +

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2026

Patent Influence Metric

# 1
in China
# 33
Globally

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

11

Unicorns

Valued at >US$1 billion

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HKUST Unveils World’s First Zero-Degradation Elastocaloric Cooling Device to Revolutionize Sustainable Refrigeration Technology
HKUST Unveils World’s First Zero-Degradation Elastocaloric Cooling Device to Revolutionize Sustainable Refrigeration Technology
HKUST Tops Hong Kong Universities with More Than 1,000 HKPFS Recipients
HKUST Tops Hong Kong Universities with More Than 1,000 HKPFS Recipients
HKUST Develops World's First AI Slide-Free Pathology Imaging System
HKUST Develops World's First AI Slide-Free Pathology Imaging System
World’s First Lightweight High Resolution High Precision CO₂ and CH₄ Point Source Detector “MUSICO” Arrives at Tiangong Space Station via Tianzhou-10
World’s First Lightweight High Resolution High Precision CO₂ and CH₄ Point Source Detector “MUSICO” Arrives at Tiangong Space Station via Tianzhou-10
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HKUST Researchers Flip the CRISPR Script to Develop World's First DNA-Guided Gene Editing Tool for Precise Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Advancing Antiviral Therapies
Prof. Hu Wenqi (right), his postgraduate student Chen Xi (left), and other research team members at HKUST develop the world's first bio-inspired artificial cilia system, advancing breakthroughs in medical and microrobotics applications.
HKUST Develops World's First Bio-Inspired Artificial Cilia System
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HKUST Develops First AI Toolkit “GrainBot” to Automate Quantitative Microstructure Analysis
Dr. Shen Xinyi (center) holds his certified all-vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cell with Prof. Lin Yen-Hung (left) and Dr. Fion Yeung (right).
HKUST Achieves First Certified Breakthrough in Fully Solvent‑Free Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

Ms. Angela WU Shin-Yee Ms. Angela WU Shin-Yee

Ms. Angela WU Shin-Yee

BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), Year 3

French+Sciences Program Scholarship 2026

Ms. Angela WU Shin-Yee

BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), Year 3
Prof. Wenhan LUO Prof. Wenhan LUO

Prof. LUO Wenhan

Associate Professor, Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas

IEEE Signal Processing Society Outstanding Editorial Board Member Award

Prof. LUO Wenhan

Associate Professor, Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas
Shuai WANG Shuai WANG

Shuai WANG

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering

ACM Distinguished Paper Award 2026

Shuai WANG

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG

Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG

Executive Director for Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Development (School of Engineering)

Program Chair Elect of American Chemical Society’s Division of Geochemistry

Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG

Executive Director for Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Development (School of Engineering)

Dedicated to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we cultivate a diverse community, fostering global citizenship, community engagement, and driving positive societal impact.

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1 No Poverty

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2 Zero Hunger

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3 Good Health and Well-being

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4 Quality Education

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5 Gender Equality

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6 Clean Water and Sanitation

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7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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10 Reduced Inequalities

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11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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13 Climate Action

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14 Life Below Water

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15 Life On Land

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16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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17 Partnerships for the Goals

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Events

From academic to recreation, HKUST has it all.

Upcoming Events:
Nov
14
Community Work
Little Beyblade Engineers 小小工程師 -激鬥陀螺
November 14 01:30 pm - 03:15 pm
Nov
17
Community Work
Volunteering @Food Angel 惜食堂「豐膳」行動
November 17 08:45 am - 12:15 pm
Nov
17
Community Work
Accessible Adventure @Peng Chau 坪洲無障探索之旅
November 17 - November 21, 2026 06:00 pm - 03:45 pm