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Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) ranked sixth in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, ranking 2nd in Hong Kong. HKUST's progress closely aligns with the vision outlined in the recent Policy Address to strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international hub for higher education.
Prof. Nancy IP, President and The Morningside Professor of Life Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), was conferred an Honorary Doctoral Degree by the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in recognition of her extraordinary achievements as a world-renowned neuroscientist, a visionary educator and university leader, and a prominent trailblazer in global science policy.
As the national 15th Five-Year Plan underscores the importance of implementing AI+ initiatives, Hong Kong is poised to leverage its unique strengths to accelerate the development of innovative technologies and new quality productive forces.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
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, No. 6 in Asia
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
HKUST Students - CHEN Jinhua, XU Xiaoji, WANG Shijie; supervised by Prof. XIANG Changying (ISD)
Future Ecopreneur X Co-Ideation Programme
HKUST Students - CHEN Jinhua, XU Xiaoji, WANG Shijie; supervised by Prof. XIANG Changying (ISD)
Prof. Prof. Alex HE Jingwei
IPPA Transition and Developing Economies Award 2025
Prof. Prof. Alex HE Jingwei
Prof. Irene Man Chi LO
2024/2025 HKIE Best Environmental Paper Award
Prof. Irene Man Chi LO
Prof. Hugh NAKAMURA
Junior Scientists Participation Fellowship, The Bürgenstock Conference 2025
Prof. Hugh NAKAMURA
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