News & Stories
Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers for Harvard degree programs, to continue their academic pursuits at HKUST.
Addressing the global financial sector’s surging demand for expertise in financial crimes and forensic accounting, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has partnered with KPMG and Griffith University to introduce Asia’s first Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC) program concentration dedicated these critical fields.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has long been dedicated to advancing medical technology and fostering innovation to drive technological breakthroughs. HKUST recently hosted its inaugural short course for senior healthcare executives from the Mainland.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
World’s Top 600+ Young Universities
in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
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
Asia’s Top 700+ Universities
No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 9 in Greater China
in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024
Facts and Figures
Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2023
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion
Prof. ZHANG Limin
Wilson H. Tang Professorship in Engineering
Prof. ZHANG Limin
Prof. Hugh NAKAMURA
Junior Scientists Participation Fellowship, The Bürgenstock Conference 2025
Prof. Hugh NAKAMURA
Lucida - Yash Abhishek KATARIA
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Smart Cities category (Student Group)
Lucida - Yash Abhishek KATARIA
Faculty of the fundamental physics group at HKUST
2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Faculty of the fundamental physics group at HKUST
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