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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has shone in the second round of Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme launched by Innovation and Technology Commission’s (ITC), securing grants for seven teams – the highest number among local institutions.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been appointed by the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO), a collaborative partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific, to spearhead a regional research consortium focused on digital health innovation.
The inaugural Gala Dinner of the HKUST Foundation recently took place amid an outpouring of kindness and generosity—hosting over 200 distinguished guests of academia, business, and philanthropy. The gala dinner marked the official launch of the HKUST Foundation, which aims to foster a greater sense of belonging among the University community while broadening its fundraising network for strategic development.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
World’s Top 600+ Young Universities
in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
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
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
Swayscooter - Lok FU LI, Hongyu LU
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Smart Cities category (Open Group)
Swayscooter - Lok FU LI, Hongyu LU
Daoyuan WU
Distinguished Paper Award at the NDSS Symposium 2025
Daoyuan WU
LI Lin Ying, LUN Ka Hei Amelia and MA Lok Yiu
HKGCC Business Case Competition - Chinachem Group Case First Runner-up
LI Lin Ying, LUN Ka Hei Amelia and MA Lok Yiu
Dr. Yuanyuan Yuan, Dr. Zhibo Liu, Mr. Sen Deng, Mr. Yanzuo Chen, Dr. Shuai Wang, Dr. Yinqian Zhang, Dr. Zhendong Su
Distinguished Paper Award at IEEE Security and Privacy 2025
Dr. Yuanyuan Yuan, Dr. Zhibo Liu, Mr. Sen Deng, Mr. Yanzuo Chen, Dr. Shuai Wang, Dr. Yinqian Zhang, Dr. Zhendong Su
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