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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) recently hosted "The Melody of Eternal Harmony" special concert at the Shaw Auditorium in celebration of its 35th Anniversary, drawing an audience of more than 600 HKUST faculty members, students, alumni, and members of the public.
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
HKUST1 - Taimas Korganbayev, Raiymbek Baishuak, Mukhammadarif Sakhmoldin
2025 ICPC Nanjing Regional Contest Silver Medal
HKUST1 - Taimas Korganbayev, Raiymbek Baishuak, Mukhammadarif Sakhmoldin
Howard Cheung and Roland Cheng
Champion and Second Runner-up in the 2024/2025 Best Final Year Environmental Project (Individual Project) Competition
Howard Cheung and Roland Cheng
Prof. ZHANG Qian
The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury
Prof. ZHANG Qian
Dr. Ian VARELA SOARES
AIS Best Research Award 2025/26 - First Prize (Clear Water Bay Campus category)
Dr. Ian VARELA SOARES
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