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Student Development, Teaching and Learning
HKUST Opens Doors to Harvard Students Amid Global Academic Shifts

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.

HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration
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Partnership, Education, Business Management
HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration

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.

HKUST holds an Inauguration Ceremony for the Short-Term Training Course for Senior Executives in the National Healthcare System.
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Thought Leadership, Global Health Technology
HKUST Hosts First Short-Term Training Course under The Hong Kong Jockey Club Medical and Health Scholarship-cum-Fellowship for Top Talent in the Mainland

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

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Rankings

Our international accolades

# 3

World’s Top 600+ Young Universities

in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

# 24

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

# 12

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

1800 +

Active HKUST Start-up Companies

Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

27 %

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2023

Patent Influence Metric

# 1
in China
# 33
Globally

Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions 
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022

10

Unicorn Start-Ups

Valued at >US$1 billion

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The Race to Zero: HKUST Unveils First Comprehensive Net-Zero Action Plan Among Local Universities
The Race to Zero: HKUST Unveils First Comprehensive Net-Zero Action Plan Among Local Universities
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AI On Stage: HKUST Debuts AI-Generated Film Festival
HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Division of Arts and Machine Creativity Blending Technology and Humanities to Nurture Talents for Creative Industries
HKUST Launches Redbird Innovation Fund
HKGAI Debuts Cutting Edge AI Projects at InnoEx 2024
HKUST Introduces Asia’s First “AI Lecturers” in Class to Promote Teaching Innovation
HKUST's InvestLM: Hong Kong's First Open-Source Large Language Model for Financial Generative AI Applications
HKUST Launches Hong Kong's First Higher Ed Satellite

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

Comfy Deploy - Benny KOK

Comfy Deploy - Benny KOK

School of Engineering (SENG)

Forbes Asia 30 Under 30

Comfy Deploy - Benny KOK

School of Engineering (SENG)
ThermoSpectra Limited

ThermoSpectra Limited

School of Engineering (SENG)

Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award 2023-2024, Best Technology Transfer Pioneer Award

ThermoSpectra Limited

School of Engineering (SENG)
Dr. WU Yue

Dr. WU Yue

Department of Ocean Science

2025 Anita Conti Fellowship (Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau)

Dr. WU Yue

Department of Ocean Science
Eleuto - Hyunho UM, Aryan AGARWAL, Janis Yan Yin CHUI, Shivansh ANAND

Eleuto - Hyunho UM, Aryan AGARWAL, Janis Yan Yin CHUI, Shivansh ANAND

School of Business and Management, School of Engineering (SENG), School of Humanities & Social Science

Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - New Innovation Award and Gold Award in Sustainability ESG category (Student Group)

Eleuto - Hyunho UM, Aryan AGARWAL, Janis Yan Yin CHUI, Shivansh ANAND

School of Business and Management, School of Engineering (SENG), School of Humanities & Social Science

Dedicated to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we cultivate a diverse community, fostering global citizenship, community engagement, and driving positive societal impact.

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1 No Poverty

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2 Zero Hunger

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10 Reduced Inequalities

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14 Life Below Water

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15 Life On Land

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16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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17 Partnerships for the Goals

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Events

From academic to recreation, HKUST has it all.

Upcoming Events:
Jun
02

APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship 2025 (Hybrid)

June 02 - August 29, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Jun
10
Community Work

Impact Makers Event: Pak Nai Field Trip and Reef Restoration Volunteering

June 10 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm