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With the support of the HKSAR Government, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has commenced preparations to establish a new medical school. Dedicated to training a new generation of tech-savvy doctors, the School will bolster the future readiness of the local healthcare system and advance Hong Kong's development as an international hub for medical training, research, and innovation.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been appointed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to lead the international "Hong Kong Operation Robot" project for the Chang'E-8 mission. The project will unite global aerospace scholars and experts to develop a multi-functional lunar surface operation robot.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received generous donations from alumni Mr. Terry TSANG and Mr. Terence TSANG, to support the University's initiatives in education, research, and student development. In recognition of their longstanding commitment and their parents' selfless contributions to society, the University has proudly named University Residence Tower A as “Tsang Chiu Sang Tower” and Tower B as “Lam Po Yu Tower”.
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No. 19 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong
in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
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
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
No. 2 in Hong Kong
Research and Discovery Champions Award
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
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Silver Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
Prof. Guohua CHEN
The 12th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference/20th China Drying Conference - Outstanding Contribution to Drying Technology Award
Prof. Guohua CHEN
Prof. Fengbin TU
MIT Technology Review’s Innovator Under 35 Asia Pacific 2025 Content Banner
Prof. Fengbin TU
Prof. Qiming SHAO
Prof. SHAO and the research team introduce Novel Cryogenic In-Memory Computing Scheme to Bridge AI with Quantum Computing Content Banner
Prof. Qiming SHAO
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