Mission & Vision
Mission
To advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, particularly:
- in science, technology, engineering, management and business studies; and
- at the postgraduate level;
To assist in the economic and social development of Hong Kong.
Vision
To be a leading university with significant international impact and strong local commitment.
Core Values
The University is supported by a set of core values that form the guiding principles towards the advancement of the University’s mission and vision.
Excellence, Integrity, and Academic Freedom
The University is committed to being a leader in academic world through excellence in teaching, research and people, while placing utmost value on the freedom to conduct academic activities, subject to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty.
Global Vision and Local Commitment
The University positions itself as a premier research university at the forefront of its fields, exerting a significant global influence. We unite thought leaders from around the world to foster collaboration, and partner with government, business and industry, to make meaningful contributions to the economic and social development both locally and nationally. In addition, we encourage our faculty, staff and students to dedicate themselves to serving the local community.
Can-do Spirit
The University embodies a can-do spirit grounded in responsibility and integrity. We value entrepreneurial and innovative thinking as essential tools for solving everyday challenges. We cultivate a community characterized by the traits of risk-taking, resilience, innovation, creativity, and self-trust. This culture fosters an environment where students and faculty are encouraged to pursue entrepreneurship and explore new ideas.
Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Respect
The University values and respects the differences of individuals, whether they are of different race, gender, cultural backgrounds, religion, personal interests and in other dimensions, and strives to embrace these diverse forces to foster an inclusive and caring environment. This will allow us to harness the richness of ideas and perspectives for the benefit of the whole community.
1-HKUST
The entire HKUST family work together as an integrated and cohesive team. By bringing together diverse ideas and roles (students, faculty, staff, alumni, Council/Court members, and friends of HKUST), we strive to make our University's mission greater than the sum of its parts through the strengths of various academic and professional disciplines.
Objectives
Students
To provide all students, undergraduate and postgraduate alike, with a broadly based University experience that includes: superior training in their chosen fields of study; a well-rounded education that enhances the development of their creativity, critical thinking, global perspectives, and cultural sensitivity; as well as a campus life that prepares them to become community leaders and lifelong learners.
Faculty and Staff
To provide a dynamic and supportive work environment in which faculty and staff can continually develop both intellectually and professionally.
Research
To be a leading institution for research and postgraduate study, pursuing knowledge in both fundamental and applied areas, and collaborating closely with business and industry in promoting technological innovation and driving economic development.
Campus Culture
To provide an open environment conducive to the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and diverse perspectives among students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars.
Commitment to Hong Kong
To promote and assist in Hong Kong’s economic and social development while enriching Hong Kong’s cultural landscape.
