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2025

bootcamp
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International, Student Development
HKUST Summer Bootcamp Fosters Interdisciplinary Learning and Global Perspective for Top High School Students from 13 Regions (Chinese Version Only)
香港科技大學(科大)本科招生及入學事務處舉辦的 Polymath 主題暑期訓練營圓滿落幕,吸引來自13個國家及地區逾150名中學生參與。參與的學生不僅參加了由科大教授主持的課堂講座、研究展示與實驗室參觀,更透過「專題項目研習」(Capstone Project),為科大合作夥伴包括海洋公園公司、香港數碼港及宏碁電腦(Acer)提出的現實挑戰設計創新解決方案。此訓練營不僅提升了學生的學術能力,還激發了他們跨學科的創新思維。
Diversity has always been a cornerstone of HKUST’s values. This year, a record of nearly 20,000 non-local undergraduate applications from over 85 countries and regions have been received, cultivating a multicultural campus that shapes leaders who thrive in a connected world.
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Student Development
HKUST Magnetizes Global Talent with 40% Surge in Global Applications
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a record of nearly 20,000 non-local undergraduate (UG) applications for the 2025/26 academic year, competing for approximately 800 places. This represents a remarkable 40% year-on-year increase in applications from international students, with candidates from more than 85 countries and regions, including Germany, France, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the UAE, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. 
Redbird
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Student Development, Teaching and Learning
HKUST Opens Doors to Harvard Students Amid Global Academic Shifts
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. This initiative comes in response to evolving global academic landscapes and reinforces HKUST’s commitment to fostering a diverse, world-class learning environment. As a leading international institution ranked among the top universities globally, HKUST is extending this opportunity to ensure talented students can pursue their educational goals without disruption. The university will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition for interested students."
From Motion to Education: Record Number of Elite Athletes Set to Pursue Dual Development at HKUST (Chinese Only)
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Student Development, Student Development and Bonding, Teaching and Learning, Sports
From Motion to Education: Record Number of Elite Athletes Set to Pursue Dual Development at HKUST (Chinese Only)
香港科技大學(科大)今年透過「學生運動員學習支援及入學計劃」(SALSA)計劃,取錄了超過11名傑出香港運動員,人數創歷年來最高。科大今日舉辦歡迎典禮,特別邀請到一眾傑出學生運動員新生、香港體育學院代表、運動員的教練、中學校長、老師及家人等出席,一同慶祝各精英運動員即將展開人生新一頁,並祝願他們在學業和運動上的發展都能再創高峰。 11名傑出運動員將於今年九月入讀科大,涵蓋桌球、劍擊、賽艇、棒球、花樣滑冰、拯溺、帆船和田徑等項目,當中包括: 賽艇運動員 林新棟 工商管理學課程

2024

Stories
Education, Campus Life, Student Development, Student Development and Bonding
Charting New Waters in Service to Society
Have you ever considered venturing beyond your comfort zone to engage in challenging activities outside the classroom that can boost your confidence and inspire personal growth? The HKUST Sail and Shine Program can be an excellent choice. HKUST Connect and the Hong Kong Yacht & Start-Up Association (HKYSUA) join forces on this innovative program, which transforms a yacht into a dynamic training platform, enabling students to experience sailing, plan social service activities, and develop lifelong skills. 
Stories
Education, Student Development
Walking the Talk of Teaching
The saying that “Happy classes make happy students” is not taken lightly by Prof. Kenneth LEUNG Wai-Ting, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at HKUST’s School of Engineering. A three-time recipient of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award, Prof. Leung is a believer in the transformative power of education that engages learners.
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Teaching and Learning, Campus Life, Student Development, Student Development and Bonding
HKUST and HKUST (GZ) Launch Redbird Cross Campus Study Program
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) jointly launched the "Redbird Cross Campus Study Program" today.  The program will promote resource sharing and synergy between the two campuses under the “Unified HKUST, Complementary Campuses” framework, through mechanisms including course sharing, credit transfer and student exchanges in academics, research and social activities. 
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Student Development, Student Development and Bonding, Student Innovation, Major Events (On Campus), Design
HKUST Hoodie Design Competition Unleashes Creativity on HKUST Fun Day 2.0
一場充滿時裝設計創意的盛宴今日卻在你意想不到的香港科技大學(科大)校園上演﹗作為備受矚目的科大衛衣(Hoodie)設計大賽決賽,六位科大模特兒身穿六項衛衣設計作品,青春活潑地登上時裝天橋展現科大社群獨特的創作意念。早前開展的科大衛衣(Hoodie)設計大賽獲學生及教職員熱烈參與,合共徵集逾百項參賽作品,而決賽天橋秀更為今日第二屆「Timeout HKUST」活動增添一道亮麗風景線。 活動現場氣氛熱烈,最後由科大師生和評審團一同選出「最佳衛衣設計」及「最佳模特兒」,並由校長葉玉如教授、大學評議會主席兼校董會成員曾建中先生和協理副校長(環球事務及傳訊)陳佩珠女士頒獎。此外工作時工作、學習時學習、行樂時行樂,再度貫徹今年的「Timeout HKUST」活動,一眾大學管理層在內的數百名師生和校友,一起停一停 、 玩一玩,體驗「古怪冰壺」、「一擊即中」、「節拍變奏」、「乒乓灌籃」等攤位遊戲,以及體驗由科大學生輔導中心和科大深度遊帶來的精彩活動。