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HKUST-Nurtured Startups Triumph at the HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition

HKUST ranks #33 worldwide in QS World University Rankings 2027

https://hkust.edu.hk/news/hkust-receives-governments-approval-establishing-new-medical-school

Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking 2026

HKUST Commences Preparations for NEW MEDICAL SCHOOL

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HKUST Launches Mandatory AI Common Core Program to Nurture Future Leaders Comprehensive Scholarships to Attract Top Talent

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Education, Innovation, Scholarship, Student Development, Teaching and Learning, Common Core

HKUST Launches Mandatory AI Common Core Program to Nurture Future Leaders Comprehensive Scholarships to Attract Top Talent

In response to evolving talent needs, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) continues to innovate its curriculum and strengthen student support.

2026-07-14

HKUST Workplace AI Study Reveals Hong Kong Leads the World in Adoption Rate with Over 70% of Employees Using AI at Work

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Research, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Business Management

HKUST Workplace AI Study Reveals Hong Kong Leads the World in Adoption Rate with Over 70% of Employees Using AI at Work

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.

2026-08-10

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HKUST Hosts "Fire Up Your Year" Orientation Carnival to Welcome the 2026/27 Academic Year

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today held its orientation carnival, "Fire Up Your Year," today (September 1). Coinciding with the University's 35th anniversary, the event themed "Where Miracles Happen," brought together President Prof.

2026-09-01

HKUST Leads the Pack

Rankings

Our international accolades

# 33

QS World University Rankings 2027

# 20

No. 20 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong

in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

# 25

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

2000 +

Active HKUST Start-up Companies

Founded/co-founded by HKUST students, alumni, staff or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

200 +

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2025

Patent Influence Metric

# 1

in China

# 33

Globally

Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022

11

Unicorn Start-Ups

Valued at >US$1 billion

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HKUST Develops World's First AI Slide-Free Pathology Imaging System

World’s First Lightweight High Resolution High Precision CO₂ and CH₄ Point Source Detector “MUSICO” Arrives at Tiangong Space Station via Tianzhou-10

HKUST Researchers Flip the CRISPR Script to Develop World's First DNA-Guided Gene Editing Tool for Precise Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Advancing Antiviral Therapies

Prof. Hu Wenqi (right), his postgraduate student Chen Xi (left), and other research team members at HKUST develop the world's first bio-inspired artificial cilia system, advancing breakthroughs in medical and microrobotics applications.

HKUST Develops World's First Bio-Inspired Artificial Cilia System

HKUST Develops First AI Toolkit “GrainBot” to Automate Quantitative Microstructure Analysis

Dr. Shen Xinyi (center) holds his certified all-vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cell with Prof. Lin Yen-Hung (left) and Dr. Fion Yeung (right).

HKUST Achieves First Certified Breakthrough in Fully Solvent‑Free Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

HKUST Develops World’s First Sub-Zero Celsius Elastocaloric Green Freezer, Reshaping Freezing Industry with its Zero Emissions

HKUST Launches World's First Deep-Sea Multi-Omics Resource Platform Empowering Global Research into Biological Adaptation in Extreme Environments

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

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Dr. WANG Zhiwei

PhD in Mathematics, Class of 2025

HKMS Best Thesis Award 2026

Dr. WANG Zhiwei

PhD in Mathematics, Class of 2025

Prof. Zili MENG

Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Collaborative Research Equipment Grant

Prof. Zili MENG

Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Dr. Ian VARELA SOARES

PhD in Public Policy, Class of 2025

AIS Best Research Award 2025/26 - First Prize (Clear Water Bay Campus category)

Dr. Ian VARELA SOARES

PhD in Public Policy, Class of 2025

Prof. Hui SU

Chair Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, Division of Environment and Sustainability

Third Round of the RAISe+ Scheme

Prof. Hui SU

Chair Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, Division of Environment and Sustainability

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