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HKUST Appoints Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, effective August 1, 2025. 

Witnessed by Prof. Harry SHUM (back row, second left), Mr. WANG Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. LI Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim CHENG (front left) and Mr. LUO Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement.
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Development, University Development, Joint-University
HKUST and BYD Establish Joint Laboratory to Pioneer Embodied Intelligence

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and BYD Auto Industry Company Limited (BYD) launched the HKUST-BYD Embodied Al Joint Lab. This collaboration aims to accelerate innovation and industrial applications in robotics and smart manufacturing, injecting new momentum into global scientific advancement and industrial transformation.

Diversity has always been a cornerstone of HKUST’s values. This year, a record of nearly 20,000 non-local undergraduate applications from over 85 countries and regions have been received, cultivating a multicultural campus that shapes leaders who thrive in a connected world.
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Student Development
HKUST Magnetizes Global Talent with 40% Surge in Global Applications

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a record of nearly 20,000 non-local undergraduate (UG) applications for the 2025/26 academic year, competing for approximately 800 places.

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

1800 +

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 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 Pioneers Official Flexible Work Location Policy
HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Division of Arts and Machine Creativity Blending Technology and Humanities to Nurture Talents for Creative Industries
HKUST Launches Redbird Innovation Fund

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

School of Engineering

Top 100 in China by Research.com

School of Engineering
Low Carbon Lifestyle with Silica Capsule Technology - Malvin Subroto Pamudji, Cheng Ka Kit

Low Carbon Lifestyle with Silica Capsule Technology - Malvin Subroto Pamudji, Cheng Ka Kit

School of Engineering (SENG), The Fok Ying Tung Graduate School

The 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition - First Prize in Entrepreneurship Track (Startup)

Low Carbon Lifestyle with Silica Capsule Technology - Malvin Subroto Pamudji, Cheng Ka Kit

School of Engineering (SENG), The Fok Ying Tung Graduate School
Hardy FAN, Ruby WAN, Garmisch WONG, Jasper WONG, Jimmy WU

Hardy FAN, Ruby WAN, Garmisch WONG, Jasper WONG, Jimmy WU

ISD UG Students Received Gold Award in ASMPT Technology Award 2025

Hardy FAN, Ruby WAN, Garmisch WONG, Jasper WONG, Jimmy WU

BotBloc - A Modular Puzzle-Based Robot System for Adaptive Task Automation - Shing Yuk CHOONG, Sin Chun YEUNG

BotBloc - A Modular Puzzle-Based Robot System for Adaptive Task Automation - Shing Yuk CHOONG, Sin Chun YEUNG

School of Engineering (SENG)

Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Silver Award in Smart Cities category (Student Group)

BotBloc - A Modular Puzzle-Based Robot System for Adaptive Task Automation - Shing Yuk CHOONG, Sin Chun YEUNG

School of Engineering (SENG)

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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4 Quality Education

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5 Gender Equality

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6 Clean Water and Sanitation

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7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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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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SDG 13
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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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