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Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.
The establishment of Hong Kong's third medical school at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was approved today by the HKSAR Government (the Government). This landmark decision underscores the visionary leadership of the Government in fortifying Hong Kong’s medical system.
As the national 15th Five-Year Plan underscores the importance of implementing AI+ initiatives, Hong Kong is poised to leverage its unique strengths to accelerate the development of innovative technologies and new quality productive forces.
A research team from the School of Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a major breakthrough in brain imaging by developing the world’s first technology to capture high-resolution images of the brain of awake experimental mice in a nearly non-invasive manner. By eliminating the need for anesthesia, this innovation enables scientists to study brain tissue in its fully functional state.
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, No. 6 in Asia
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 2023
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion
Top 100 in China by Research.com
Minhua SHAO
The Electrochemical Society - 2026 Energy Technology Division Research Award
Minhua SHAO
Ashleigh MA Ying Wen
The 63rd USFHK Athletic Meet - Champion in Womens 400m (set the new USFHK record with 56.33 seconds)
Ashleigh MA Ying Wen
Prof. Jin Woo KIM
Fellow of the Econometric Society
Prof. Jin Woo KIM
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