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The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA (KH EMBA) Program has secured the No. 1 position globally in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, released today, marking an unprecedented 13th time the program has attained the top position.
Prof.Nancy IP, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), thanked the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government for charting a clear roadmap for Hong Kong's future economic transformation and high-quality development. She welcomed the Government's commitment to expediting the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town and building an international university town that brings together talent cul
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today conferred Honorary Fellowships on five distinguished leaders for their significant contributions to society and unwavering support for the University. The recipients are Ms. Bonnie Yiting CHAN, Mr. Rembert LAI Siu-Kin, Mr. PAN Yi, Prof. WU Hung, and Dr. YU Long (listed in alphabetical order by surname).
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
QS World University Rankings 2027
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
No. 1 in Hong Kong
Global Employability University Ranking 2026
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
Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Founded/co-founded by HKUST students, alumni, staff or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2025
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorns
Valued at >US$1 billion
Prof. WANG Zhe
RGC Overseas Research Fellowship Scheme 2026/27
Prof. WANG Zhe
Prof. Yansong YANG
Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Young Collaborative Research Grant
Prof. Yansong YANG
Prof. YEUNG Sai-Kit
The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal
Prof. YEUNG Sai-Kit
Graduates of the PhD in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (IIP) - Dr. Gabby FUNG Ka-Yan (Class of 2024) and Dr. Mike FUNG Kwong-Chiu (Class of 2026)
Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2026 – Silver Medal
Graduates of the PhD in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (IIP) - Dr. Gabby FUNG Ka-Yan (Class of 2024) and Dr. Mike FUNG Kwong-Chiu (Class of 2026)
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