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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently introduced SmartCare – an AI platform developed by HKUST researchers that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment – in its on-campus clinic. This landmark deployment kicks off a six-month pilot study open to 15,000+ students, faculty, and staff.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Institute for Emerging Market Studies, EY1 and Golden Age Foundation have jointly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to officially activate the development of the “Smart Ecosystem for the Silver Population” in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
HKUST Leads the Pack
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
MetaGreenX - Chau Lam WONG, Wing Yan WONG, Hio Tong CHIO, Kei Ching CHAN
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Silver Award in Sustainability ESG category (Student Group)
MetaGreenX - Chau Lam WONG, Wing Yan WONG, Hio Tong CHIO, Kei Ching CHAN
Leon CHENG Leong
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Sustainability and ESG category
Leon CHENG Leong
Prof. ZHANG Limin
Wilson H. Tang Professorship in Engineering
Prof. ZHANG Limin
Championship of IMechE Greater China Design Competition 2025 and IMechE HK Branch Best Student Design Award 2024-25
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