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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.
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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
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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


Top 100 in China by Research.com

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

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
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

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