Press Releases and Stories
2008

Press Releases
HKUST School of Engineering to Introduce New Student Enrolment Scheme Incorporating School-based Admission
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the launch of the most flexible engineering student admission scheme among Hong Kong's tertiary institutions.

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HKUST Launches Hong Kong's First Tertiary Institutions Cantonese Opera Promotion Project (Chinese Only)
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Hong Kong Youngsters Outperform Their Global Peers at Maths and Problem Solving
World Class Tests in Mathematics and Problem Solving administered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in April this year have found Hong Kong youngsters aged between 8 and 14 outperform their peers in other parts of the world by a wide margin, with distinction rates rang
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HKUST Campus Inspired by Ancient Chinese Astronomical Wisdom
A replica of the Armillary Sphere – an ancient Chinese invention and one of the oldest astronomical instruments in the world for measuring the position of heavenly bodies – has been installed at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), adding aesthetic and educational value to
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Wing Lung Bank Foundation Donates HK$1 Million To HKUST To Set Up Scholarships
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today (Thursday) received a HK$1 million donation from Wing Lung Bank Foundation. The donation will be used to establish scholarships for outstanding continuing students.