Our University Anthem
Released in 2023, the HKUST University Anthem was created through the concerted efforts of many talented individuals both within and outside of the University. Its melody and original lyrics in Putonghua were chosen by the selection committee from a variety of submissions in response to a call for entries. The Cantonese and English versions were created by talents within and outside of the University. The University Anthem represents the shared identity and innovative spirit of HKUST and fosters a greater sense of belonging and pride among all University members.
For more information on the University’s Anthem, please click here.
Composer: Prof. Kelvin YUEN
Lyricist (English): Ms. Edith SHIH, Dr. Isaac DROSCHA, Mr. Philip YEUNG
Lyricist (Cantonese): Mr. Chris SHUM
Lyricist (Putonghua): Mr. JIA Xianzhang
Arranger: Mr. NG Cheuk-Yin
Producer: Mr. Lawrence TSUI
Special thanks: University Anthem Working Group and Selection Committee
lYRICS
Red bird standing guard beneath the rising sun
That watches o’er the citadels
of learning all as one
Leaping forward till each marathon is run
We're striving for a legacy like none
we’re children of the sun
Fountain of knowledge lifts our flight
Science and Arts scaling new heights
Engineering Business leading lights
Scholars and dreamers heed the call
reaching our goals and standing tall
bringing pride and honor to us all
Love for this land our heart imparts
Spurring us to a brave new start
HKUST the beacon of our heart
Download the University Anthem
Download the University Anthem Orchestral version
Musicians of the University Anthem Orchestral version
| Violin | Clarinet |
| Lai Lai Louie | Leung Hei Tung Athena |
| Leung Yik Hin | |
| Chan King Him | Bassoon |
| Liu Zai Dong Marlon | Leung Tak Wing |
| Wong Yin Lam Anthony | |
| Trumpet | |
| Viola | Dr. Ken Cheng |
| Ip, Ivan | |
| Lau Yuen Hei | French Horn |
| Yan Chi Huen | Au Yui Ki (1&3) |
| Wong, Brendan | Yuen Yu Yung (2&4) |
| Cello | Trombone |
| Chan Pak Chun Patrick | So Kwok To Timothy (1st) |
| Chung Ching Nam | Chiu Chun Yin (2nd) |
| Lau Cheuk Wing | |
| Tam Jedidiah | Tuba |
| Lai, James | |
| Double Bass | |
| Victor Lee | Percussion |
| Kwan Cheuk Yin | |
| Flute | Wong Kin Hang, William |
| Ng, Jocelyn | Wong Pui Hoi Harrison |
| Yiu Cheuk Tung, Shadow | |
| Oboe | |
| Ngai, Eugene | Harp |
| Melody Tam | |
| Bass trombone | |
| Jason Wang |