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Research team that developed the biomimetic nanocoating

HKUST Holds Flag-Raising Ceremony to Celebrate the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

First Batch of Hong Kong Images Captured by MUSICO

HKUST ranks #33 worldwide in QS World University Rankings 2027

https://hkust.edu.hk/news/hkust-receives-governments-approval-establishing-new-medical-school

Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking 2026

HKUST Commences Preparations for NEW MEDICAL SCHOOL

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HKUST Fully Supports the Northern Metropolis Development

Prof.Nancy IP, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), thanked the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government for charting a clear roadmap for Hong Kong's future economic transformation and high-quality development. She welcomed the Government's commitment to expediting the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town and building an international university town that brings together talent cul

2026-09-16

HKUST Confers Honorary Fellowships on Five Distinguished Individuals

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Recognition

HKUST Confers Honorary Fellowships on Five Distinguished Individuals

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today conferred Honorary Fellowships on five distinguished leaders for their significant contributions to society and unwavering support for the University. The recipients are Ms. Bonnie Yiting CHAN, Mr. Rembert LAI Siu-Kin, Mr. PAN Yi, Prof. WU Hung, and Dr. YU Long (listed in alphabetical order by surname).

2026-09-22

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HKUST Convenes Rising Women Engineering Scholars from Around the World

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the Asian Deans' Forum 2026 – The Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop at its Clear Water Bay campus from September 13 to 15.

2026-09-23

HKUST Leads the Pack

Rankings

Our international accolades

# 33

QS World University Rankings 2027

# 20

No. 20 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong

in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

# 25

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

Facts and Figures

2000 +

Active HKUST Start-up Companies

Founded/co-founded by HKUST students, alumni, staff or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

200 +

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2025

Patent Influence Metric

# 1

in China

# 33

Globally

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

11

Unicorns

Valued at >US$1 billion

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HKUST Unveils World’s First Zero-Degradation Elastocaloric Cooling Device to Revolutionize Sustainable Refrigeration Technology

HKUST Develops World's First AI Slide-Free Pathology Imaging System

World’s First Lightweight High Resolution High Precision CO₂ and CH₄ Point Source Detector “MUSICO” Arrives at Tiangong Space Station via Tianzhou-10

HKUST Researchers Flip the CRISPR Script to Develop World's First DNA-Guided Gene Editing Tool for Precise Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Advancing Antiviral Therapies

Prof. Hu Wenqi (right), his postgraduate student Chen Xi (left), and other research team members at HKUST develop the world's first bio-inspired artificial cilia system, advancing breakthroughs in medical and microrobotics applications.

HKUST Develops World's First Bio-Inspired Artificial Cilia System

HKUST Develops First AI Toolkit “GrainBot” to Automate Quantitative Microstructure Analysis

Dr. Shen Xinyi (center) holds his certified all-vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cell with Prof. Lin Yen-Hung (left) and Dr. Fion Yeung (right).

HKUST Achieves First Certified Breakthrough in Fully Solvent‑Free Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

HKUST Develops World’s First Sub-Zero Celsius Elastocaloric Green Freezer, Reshaping Freezing Industry with its Zero Emissions

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

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Prof. ZHANG Qian

Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design

RGC Strategic Topics Grant

Prof. ZHANG Qian

Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design

Prof. Minhua SHAO

Head and Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

Shanghai Natural Science Award (Second Class)

Prof. Minhua SHAO

Head and Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

Prof. Rob SCHARFF

Assistant Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal

Prof. Rob SCHARFF

Assistant Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Prof. SHI Xiaoming

Associate Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability

ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Research Award for Young Scientist 2025

Prof. SHI Xiaoming

Associate Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability

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