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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has set a new institutional record by securing over HK$279 million for six research projects across all three flagship schemes of the Research Grants Council (RGC) under the University Grants Committee – the highest share in terms of projects funded among universities, cementing its leadership in competitive research funding.
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Engineering have cracked a major challenge in display technology by inventing the world’s brightest and most energy efficient quantum rod LEDs (QRLEDs). These next-generation QRLEDs feature optimized deep green emission at the top of the colour triangle, enabling displays with unprecedented colour purity and a maximized colour gamut.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
No. 19 globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong
in Times Higher Impact Rankings 2025
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
Pulp N Nourish - Sawarni THAPA, Rafia ALI, Juvenson Jv THAPA
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Sustainability ESG category (Student Group)
Pulp N Nourish - Sawarni THAPA, Rafia ALI, Juvenson Jv THAPA
Mr. Ricky Chan and Mr. Peter Yau
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025
Mr. Ricky Chan and Mr. Peter Yau
USEL-ASMPT Technology Award 2025
Team Carbono - Alicia UTAMA (T&M-DDP student)
BNP Paribas Sustainable Finance Challenge Hong Kong 2025 - Second Runner-up
Team Carbono - Alicia UTAMA (T&M-DDP student)
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