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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Times Higher Education (THE) co-hosted the Asia Universities Summit 2026 from April 22 to 24. Under the theme "Igniting Global Transformation: Asia's Leadership," the three-day premier event explores Asia's pivotal role in reshaping global innovation and addressing pressing societal challenges through higher education.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the launch of a five-year research initiative, the HKUST Healthy Longevity Study. This pioneering study focuses on older Chinese adults in Hong Kong and aims to uncover the key determinants of “healthy longevity.” The findings will provide a scientific foundation for developing more precise and personalized health management strategies, contributing to the advancement of healthy aging across society.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has once again achieved strong results under the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One‑Plus (RAISe+) Scheme launched by the Innovation and Technology Commission. In the third round of funding, seven HKUST research projects have been recommended for funding, accounting for nearly one-third of all approved projects in this round.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
No. 19 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong
in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
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
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
No. 2 in Hong Kong
Research and Discovery Champions Award
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 2025
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN
Appointed as a member of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN
Prof. Yansong YANG
Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Young Collaborative Research Grant
Prof. Yansong YANG
Prof. Wenkai HE
Review of the book "Public Interest and State Legitimation: Early Modern England, Japan, and China" in the Journal of Interdisciplinary History
Prof. Wenkai HE
Prof. SHI Xiaoming
ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Research Award for Young Scientist 2025
Prof. SHI Xiaoming
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