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In less than a year since receiving Government approval to establish Hong Kong's third medical school, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a series of major milestones, including the advancement of key infrastructure, the completion of its curriculum framework, and the recruitment of internationally renowned academic and clinical leaders.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and HSBC today signed a framework agreement on a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation and talent development in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and financial services through HSBC's newly established AI & Emerging Technology Institute.
The World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 (WCUPF 2026) opened today at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Shaw Auditorium, bringing together more than 130 university presidents, senior leaders and delegates from leading higher education institutions around the world.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
QS World University Rankings 2027
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
No. 1 in Hong Kong
Global Employability University Ranking 2027
No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 3 in Greater China
Designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published by Times Higher Education
Facts and Figures
Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Founded/co-founded by HKUST students, alumni, staff or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2026
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorns
Valued at >US$1 billion
Dr. Jac LEUNG Ka-Lok
Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26
Dr. Jac LEUNG Ka-Lok
Mr. Yuzhe SHI
Awardee of the NSFC Young Student Basic Research Grant
Mr. Yuzhe SHI
Skyland Innovation - PAN Jie
HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition — Overseas Group Second Prize
Skyland Innovation - PAN Jie
Prof. Zili MENG
Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Collaborative Research Equipment Grant
Prof. Zili MENG
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