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Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers for Harvard degree programs, to continue their academic pursuits at HKUST.
Addressing the global financial sector’s surging demand for expertise in financial crimes and forensic accounting, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has partnered with KPMG and Griffith University to introduce Asia’s first Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC) program concentration dedicated these critical fields.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has long been dedicated to advancing medical technology and fostering innovation to drive technological breakthroughs. HKUST recently hosted its inaugural short course for senior healthcare executives from the Mainland.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
World’s Top 600+ Young Universities
in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
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
Vidi Labs - Turzo BOSE
Forbes Asia 30 Under 30
Vidi Labs - Turzo BOSE
Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG
Prof. Dan Tsang Elected Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG
Allegrow Biotech Limited - Laurence LAU Chi Ming
Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award 2023-2024, Biotechnology Pioneering Research Team
Allegrow Biotech Limited - Laurence LAU Chi Ming
Prof. Qiming SHAO
Prof. SHAO and the research team introduce Novel Cryogenic In-Memory Computing Scheme to Bridge AI with Quantum Computing Content Banner
Prof. Qiming SHAO
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