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Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key driver of a new wave of scientific and technological innovation that is transforming industries, reshaping the way humans work at an unprecedented pace. As outlined in the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address, Hong Kong is actively advancing "AI+" development through the acceleration of AI industrialization, the wider adoption of AI across industries, and its deeper integration of AI into various sectors.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a generous donation of 35 calligraphy works from the Ode to Chinese Characters series by renowned contemporary Chinese calligraphy master Mr. SU Shishu. The collection has been showcased in an exhibition at the Lee Shau Kee Library from August 1 to September 7, 2026.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
QS World University Rankings 2027
No. 20 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong
in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
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
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 2025
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion
Prof. Yansong YANG
Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Young Collaborative Research Grant
Prof. Yansong YANG
Chewing Machine - Sin Chun Yeung, Guangjie Luo, Yiyang Huang
2025 ICPC Asia East Continent Final Honourable Mention
Chewing Machine - Sin Chun Yeung, Guangjie Luo, Yiyang Huang
Prof. Yuan XIE
First Class Prize of Chinese Institute of Electronics’ Science and Technology Award
Prof. Yuan XIE
Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN
Micromachines Young Investigator Award
Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN
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