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Rankings & Figures

#19
Times Higher Education (THE)'s Impact Rankings 2024

No.1 in Hong Kong

#24
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

#12
Asia’s Top 700+ Universities

No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 9 in Greater China

in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024

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Science

We push the boundaries of innovation, make new scientific discoveries and establish new research paradigms.

#47
World's Top 400+ Universities in Materials Sciences

No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 6 in Greater China


In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

#47
World’s Top 500+ Universities in Mathematics

No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 5 in Greater China, No. 9 in Asia


In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

#51
World’s Top 600+ Universities in Chemistry

No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 6 in Greater China


In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

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Engineering

We blaze trails, move mountains and inspire generations in the evolving realm of engineering.

#17
World's Top 100+ Universities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

No. 1 in Greater China, No. 3 in Asia


In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

#19
World’s Top 270+ Universities in Civil & Structural Engineering

No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 5 in Greater China, No. 8 in Asia


In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

#29
World’s Top 550 Universities in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 5 in Greater China, No. 9 in Asia


In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

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Business & Management

We nurture future leaders and professionals ready to tackle the multifaceted challenges of our time.

#1
Global EMBA Rankings (for the School's Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program)

12 times No. 1 in the world


In Financial Times Executive MBA (EMBA) Rankings 2007, 2009-2013, 2016-2018, 2020, 2022 - 2023

#6
Global EMBA Rankings: Joint Programs (for the School's Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program)

ln QS Joint Executive MBA (EMBA) Rankings 2024

#28
Top 100 Business School Research Rankings
No.1 in Asia
In University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Top 100 Business School Research Rankings (Year range: 2019-2023)
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Humanities & Social Science

We pursue excellence in multi-disciplinary research into human societies and cultures.

#60
World’s Top 500+ Universities in Social Sciences & Management
No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 6 in Greater China
In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
#101-125
World’s Top 900+ Universities in Social Sciences
In Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS)

We fuse knowledge and know-how through interdisciplinary approaches to drive positive changes in the world.

#1
in Greater China

to offer an undergraduate program that allows students to create their own majors and curricula 
- Individualized Interdisciplinary Major

#1
in Hong Kong

to establish an interdisciplinary academic unit among universities in Hong Kong

#1
in Hong Kong

to create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
- Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management

#1
in Hong Kong

to start an undergraduate program nurturing ecologically and economically sound future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
- Environmental Management & Technology

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Facts & Figures

Learn more about what makes HKUST one of the world’s leading universities.