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HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP Welcomes 2025 Policy Address
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HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP Welcomes 2025 Policy Address

The President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof. Nancy IP, welcomed the 2025 Policy Address delivered by the Chief Executive, Mr. John LEE, today. She expressed great enthusiasm by its forward-looking initiatives and strategic blueprint. President Prof.

HKUST and Gobi Partners Launch Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund to Accelerate Commercialization of Cutting-Edge Research
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Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology
HKUST and Gobi Partners Launch Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund to Accelerate Commercialization of Cutting-Edge Research

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), and Gobi Partners (Gobi) today announced the launch of a new strategic fund focused on early-stage start-ups incubated at the University.

HKUST Scientists Reveal Critical Impacts of a Chinese Genetic Risk Factor in Alzheimer’s Disease
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Medical Research, Research and Technology
HKUST Scientists Reveal Critical Impacts of a Chinese Genetic Risk Factor in Alzheimer’s Disease

A landmark study conducted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has demonstrated that a genetic variant, TREM2 H157Y, significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in individuals of ethnic Chinese descent.

HKUST Leads the Pack

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Rankings

Our international accolades

# 19

No. 19 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong

in Times Higher Impact Rankings 2025

# 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

1900 +

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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HKUST Launches World’s Largest AI-Powered Educational Sandbox Game: Advancing AI Literacy and Encouraging Citizen Science
HKUST Launches World’s Largest AI-Powered Educational Sandbox Game: Advancing AI Literacy and Encouraging Citizen Science
HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration
HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration
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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Chat with HKGAI V1: HKUST Introduces First Homegrown AI Tool to Drive Innovative Education
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AI On Stage: HKUST Debuts AI-Generated Film Festival
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HKUST Develops World’s First Kilowatt-Scale Elastocaloric Green Cooling Device
HKUST Researchers Introduce World’s First High-Resolution Global Groundwater Sulfate Distribution Map Uncovering Public Health Risks
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop World’s First Deep-UV MicroLED Display Chips for Maskless Photolithography

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

A City Scale Building Energy Simulation Platform	 - Shihong Zhang

A City Scale Building Energy Simulation Platform - Shihong Zhang

School of Engineering (SENG)

The 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition - Innovation Track (Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering), Merit Prize

A City Scale Building Energy Simulation Platform - Shihong Zhang

School of Engineering (SENG)
Prof. Guojun BU Prof. Guojun BU

Prof. Guojun BU

Head and Chair Professor, Division of Life Science

RGC Theme-Based Research Scheme 2025/26

Prof. Guojun BU

Head and Chair Professor, Division of Life Science
CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

School of Business and Management

HKGCC Business Case Competition - Chinachem Group Case Champion

CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

School of Business and Management
AU Tsz Ki AU Tsz Ki

AU Tsz Ki

Congratulations to AU Tsz Ki from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering for receiving the Inaugural Common Core Student Recognition Award!

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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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3 Good Health and Well-being

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SDG 4
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4 Quality Education

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5 Gender Equality

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6 Clean Water and Sanitation

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SDG 7
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7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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SDG 9
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8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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SDG 10
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10 Reduced Inequalities

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11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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13 Climate Action

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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:
Oct
20

Sip, Sit, Repeat - Lawn Chair Relaunch Party

October 20 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Nov
01
Volunteer @Cambodian Children's Fund (Hong Kong) Gala Dinner 2025
November 01 03:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Nov
06
Community Work
Food Parcel Packing 食物銀行福袋包裝
November 06 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm