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HKUST Receives Over HK$10 Million Donation to Launch Sinovac Fellowship Program  

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a generous donation of US$1.5 million (approximately HK$11.7 million) from Sinovac Foundation.

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HKUST Submits Proposal for Hong Kong’s Third Medical School

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) submitted its formal proposal to the government today for the establishment of Hong Kong’s third medical school, an important initiative h

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The Route to Pioneering: Explore HKUST’s Far-reaching Impact in TV Episodes

As the founding President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof.

HKUST Leads the Pack

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Rankings

Our international accolades

# 99

World’s Top 600+ Young Universities

in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

# 99

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

# 99

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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Active HKUST Start-up Companies

Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

99 %

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2023

Patent Influence Metric

# 99
in China
# 99
Globally

Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions 
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022

99

Unicorn Start-Ups

Valued at >US$1 billion

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HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Division of Arts and Machine Creativity Blending Technology and Humanities to Nurture Talents for Creative Industries
HKUST Launches Redbird Innovation Fund
HKGAI Debuts Cutting Edge AI Projects at InnoEx 2024
HKUST Introduces Asia’s First “AI Lecturers” in Class to Promote Teaching Innovation
HKUST's InvestLM: Hong Kong's First Open-Source Large Language Model for Financial Generative AI Applications
HKUST Launches Hong Kong's First Higher Ed Satellite
HKUST to Host World Economic Forum’s First Leadership Development Program in Greater China on Artificial Intelligence for Young Global Leaders
HKUST and Wisers Launch Hong Kong’s First Forward-looking Tourism Index Supporting Tourism Recovery with AI-Powered Predictive Model

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

HKGCC Business Case Competition - Chinachem Group Case Champion

CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

School of Business and Management

The UCI Bohemia Open 2025 at Prague on 2 March - Champion in Single Women Elite event

WONG Sum Yi

Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (Hong Kong Artistic Cycling Team)

Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2025

Prof. Jianwei SUN

Professor, Department of Chemistry

Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)

Coglix.ai - Hau Man CHAN

School of Business and Management
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CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

School of Business and Management

HKGCC Business Case Competition - Chinachem Group Case Champion

CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

School of Business and Management
WONG Sum Yi

WONG Sum Yi

Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (Hong Kong Artistic Cycling Team)

The UCI Bohemia Open 2025 at Prague on 2 March - Champion in Single Women Elite event

WONG Sum Yi

Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (Hong Kong Artistic Cycling Team)
Prof. Jianwei SUN

Prof. Jianwei SUN

Professor, Department of Chemistry

Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2025

Prof. Jianwei SUN

Professor, Department of Chemistry
Coglix.ai - Hau Man CHAN

Coglix.ai - Hau Man CHAN

School of Business and Management

Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)

Coglix.ai - Hau Man CHAN

School of Business and Management
CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

School of Business and Management

HKGCC Business Case Competition - Chinachem Group Case Champion

CHENG Hei Yiu, EE Hong Liang, LEE Yuen Lam and LEE Yui Hoi

School of Business and Management
WONG Sum Yi

WONG Sum Yi

Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (Hong Kong Artistic Cycling Team)

The UCI Bohemia Open 2025 at Prague on 2 March - Champion in Single Women Elite event

WONG Sum Yi

Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (Hong Kong Artistic Cycling Team)
Prof. Jianwei SUN

Prof. Jianwei SUN

Professor, Department of Chemistry

Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2025

Prof. Jianwei SUN

Professor, Department of Chemistry
Coglix.ai - Hau Man CHAN

Coglix.ai - Hau Man CHAN

School of Business and Management

Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)

Coglix.ai - Hau Man CHAN

School of Business and Management

Dedicated to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we cultivate a diverse community, fostering global citizenship, community engagement, and driving positive societal impact.

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1 No Poverty

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2 Zero Hunger

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3 Good Health and Well-being

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4 Quality Education

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5 Gender Equality

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6 Clean Water and Sanitation

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7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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10 Reduced Inequalities

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11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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13 Climate Action

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14 Life Below Water

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15 Life On Land

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16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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17 Partnerships for the Goals

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From academic to recreation, HKUST has it all.

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Community Work
Volunteering @Food Angel 惜食堂「豐膳」行動
April 14 09:00 am - 12:15 pm
Upcoming Events:
Apr
14
Community Work
Volunteering @Food Angel 惜食堂「豐膳」行動
April 14 09:00 am - 12:15 pm
Apr
15
Community Work
“Step Up” Your Love @Shamshuipo 傳「深」傳愛上樓探訪服務
April 15 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
May
02
Community Work
HKUST Sensory Restaurant on Wheels 科大流動五感大茶樓
May 02 - May 03, 2025 04:30 pm - 02:00 pm