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First Batch of Hong Kong Images Captured by MUSICO

HKUST ranks #33 worldwide in QS World University Rankings 2027

HKUST Confers Honorary Fellowships on Five Distinguished Individuals

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 Fully Supports the Northern Metropolis Development

Prof.Nancy IP, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), thanked the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government for charting a clear roadmap for Hong Kong's future economic transformation and high-quality development. She welcomed the Government's commitment to expediting the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town and building an international university town that brings together talent cul

2026-09-16

HKUST Unveils World’s First Zero-Degradation Elastocaloric Cooling Device to Revolutionize Sustainable Refrigeration Technology

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HKUST Unveils World’s First Zero-Degradation Elastocaloric Cooling Device to Revolutionize Sustainable Refrigeration Technology

Invaluable to modern society, refrigeration faces challenges from traditional vapor-compression systems, which are energy-intensive and employ refrigerants that exacerbate the greenhouse effect and damage the ozone layer. Addressing this, a research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has unveiled the world’s first zero-degradation elastocaloric cooling device.

2026-09-18

HKUST Welcomes the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Strengthening Partnerships in Education, Research, and Talent Development

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International, Internationalization and Partnership, Education

HKUST Welcomes the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Strengthening Partnerships in Education, Research, and Talent Development

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed H.E. Mr. Abdulla Nigmatovich ARIPOV, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, for an official campus visit on September 10, 2026, making HKUST the sole university included in his Hong Kong itinerary.

2026-09-15

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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

Unicorns

Valued at >US$1 billion

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HKUST Unveils World’s First Zero-Degradation Elastocaloric Cooling Device to Revolutionize Sustainable Refrigeration Technology

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

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

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Prof. Jue WANG

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics

Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award 2026

Prof. Jue WANG

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics

PetWell HK Limited - Sabrina CHU

School of Business and Management

Start-up Express 2026 Top 10 Winner

PetWell HK Limited - Sabrina CHU

School of Business and Management

Prof. YEUNG King-Lun

Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Division of Environment and Sustainability

The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal

Prof. YEUNG King-Lun

Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Division of Environment and Sustainability

Prof. Yansong YANG

Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering

Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Young Collaborative Research Grant

Prof. Yansong YANG

Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering

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