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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently introduced SmartCare – an AI platform developed by HKUST researchers that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment – in its on-campus clinic. This landmark deployment kicks off a six-month pilot study open to 15,000+ students, faculty, and staff.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has signed a tripartite framework agreement with global apparel manufacturer Crystal International Group Limited (Crystal Group) and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the textile production process.
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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
Mr. Ricky Chan and Mr. Peter Yau
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025
Mr. Ricky Chan and Mr. Peter Yau
Dr. Yuanyuan Yuan, Dr. Zhibo Liu, Mr. Sen Deng, Mr. Yanzuo Chen, Dr. Shuai Wang, Dr. Yinqian Zhang, Dr. Zhendong Su
Distinguished Paper Award at IEEE Security and Privacy 2025
Dr. Yuanyuan Yuan, Dr. Zhibo Liu, Mr. Sen Deng, Mr. Yanzuo Chen, Dr. Shuai Wang, Dr. Yinqian Zhang, Dr. Zhendong Su
Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG
Professor Dan Tsang Leads HKWMA Spring Reception to Advance Sustainable Waste Management
Prof. Dan Chiu Wa TSANG
Heterogeneous Multi Robot Systems for Intelligent Marine Life Observation - Lin Hin Wang, Wang Pengyu, Zhang Fan, Yim Ying Hing, Du Xiawei, LI Jialu, Kui Ka Yu, Leung Ka Chun, Li Chun Kit
The 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition - Innovation Track (Information Technology), Second Prize
Heterogeneous Multi Robot Systems for Intelligent Marine Life Observation - Lin Hin Wang, Wang Pengyu, Zhang Fan, Yim Ying Hing, Du Xiawei, LI Jialu, Kui Ka Yu, Leung Ka Chun, Li Chun Kit
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