Worldwide recognition
HKUST has rapidly risen with a global reputation for excellence.
- 1st among the World’s Top Young Universities in Times Higher Education Rankings, 2020
- 27th among the World’s Top Universities in QS World University Rankings, 2021
- 10th in Global University Employability Rankings (1st in Greater China), 2019
World-class faculty
HKUST has a strong team of international faculty including renowned names and rising stars in different fields. All faculty members are PhD holders coming from leading universities and are all distinguished scholars, dedicated teachers and passionate life explorers, who nurture and inspire students.
There are over 690 faculty members at HKUST coming from more than 35 countries and regions.
Research excellence
HKUST offers robust research infrastructure in Hong Kong and Mainland China, for the faculty and students to overcome cross-field challenges and traditional boundaries in their research. The University develops an interdisciplinary environment, which fosters cooperation, helps generate numerous ground-breaking ideas and a platform that allows these ideas to be tested and realised.
- Over 85 research institutes, centers and joint labs
- HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study
Global student community
The postgraduate student community at HKUST is truly global and diverse, with more than 5,800 postgraduate students coming from over 70 countries and regions. Over 75% of postgraduate students come from outside Hong Kong.
Strong entrepreneurship support
HKUST is the place for students to nurture their entrepreneurial spirit and let it come alive. The university provides state-of-the-art facilities and ample resources that aid the development of discoveries into tangible solutions and technology.
Covid-19 updates
Prospective students can visit the HKUST website for the latest university’s arrangements and support under Covid-19.