History
In 1989, the leaders of Hong Kong saw a need to build a new, research-focused university to support the city’s future ambitions—to become not just the financial hub of Asia, but also a center of knowledge advancement, economic growth and influence in the Pearl River Delta Region, leveraging Hong Kong’s unique status with China who just recently opened to reforms.
The herculean task—building an institution with global ambitions from the ground up—soon attracted a group of high-spirited scholars from around the globe, who embraced the challenge with open arms and started what would become the eventual Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Learn more at fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/history.
Education
English is the medium of instruction at HKUST. The University offers a wide-range of research postgraduate programs through well-established disciplinary foundation (Science, Engineering, Business, Humanities and Social Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies), leading to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Besides, to encourage collaboration between HKUST and HKUST(GZ), students have opportunities for cross-campus study and access to research facilities on both campuses. With the University's enlarged scope and resources, students are empowered to pursue their passion and engage in in-depth research from multiple angles to tackle real-world problems in the 21st century.
Research
HKUST has been powered by its enduring quality of research across disciplines. Our researchers have shown persistence in their pursuit of knowledge and have made breakthroughs, laying the groundwork to embrace transdisciplinarity.
Riding on the robust network of research partnerships, institutes, centers, and joint labs, the University aims to elevate and intensify synergistic collaborations with institutions, governments, industries, and communities globally, especially the Greater Bay Area.
Career
HKUST ranks 29th in Global Universiyt Employability Ranking, 2023. HKUST graduates consistenly rank among the top 30 worldwide and top 10 in Asia, highlighting their competitiveness in the global job market.
To enhance student's all-around growth and professional career development, HKUST provide ample resources and practical opporutnities to equip students with comprehensive transferable skills via Professional Development Courses, Trainings for Graduate Teaching Assisstants, and various research funding opportunities.
Short Courses
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
60 -20
2023
40 -6
2022
34
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
64 -6
2023
58 8
2022
66
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
301
2022
301 -100
2021
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
95 10
2022
105
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
HKUST provides students with resources necessary for their academic life and daily life, for instance, online learning platforms, amenities, catering services, counseling and wellness services, career services, sports facilities, and many more. These supports are easily accessible through the various systems developed by HKUST. Students can choose the right tools to fit their academic needs and improve their well-being.
Housing services
Guaranteed university accommodation will be provided to students in the first 2 years of full-time research postgraduate studies. The type of bed spaces include single room, double room and room for married couples. The rooms are fully-furnished and air-conditioned.
Library services
The Lee Shau Kee Library offers a rich array of resources, databases and collections online and offline to students and University members. Students can also find a wide-range of services (e.g. 3D printing, copying, borrowing of AV equipment) and facilities (e.g. 24-hour Learning Commons, individual carrels, group study rooms) in the Library.
ICT services
HKUST is the first local institution to embrace the use of ChatGPT, addressing the rise of generative AI in the Higher Education sector. The University aims to provide members with advanced tools that can assist in various educational tasks and continue to lead in the integration of technology within the academic community.
Also, the campus is covered by a high-performance Wi-Fi and data network.
Medical services
All registered students are entitled to use the primary health care service available at the Medical Clinic. Full-time students are provided with free outpatient service.
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Campus life
Surrounded by splendid sea views, the HKUST campus occupies a stunning 150-acre site overlooking the pristine Clear Water Bay, on the Sai Kung Peninsula. Students are enabled to study, learn, research, and develop interests in a relaxing yet stimulating environment.
Living in Hong Kong
Located on CHina's southern coast, Hong Kong is a dynamic city where East meets West. Students can enjoy the amazing culture, cuisine, and cosmpolitan lifestyle here.
Sports facilities
The University provides a variety of sports and recreation facilities for the enhancement and promotion of students' well-being. To name a few, the facilities include Indoor Sports Complex, Water Sports Center, Fitness Centers, swimming pools, artificial turf soccer pitch, basketball court, tennis courts, and more. Sports skill classes, sports team practices and organized sports events including the intervarsity and intramural sports competitions are also held in various facilities throughout the year.
Student clubs
Students can join a wide variety of programs and activities to puruse their interests, ranging from student association, community outreach, wellness program, sports skill class, to arts and cultural activity.
