Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) — Attraction in Hong Kong

Established in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-class international research university dedicated to cutting-edge education and research. The University was founded with a mission to advance learning and knowledge through teaching & research, particularly in science, technology, engineering, management and business studies complemented by humanities and social sciences, and to assist Hong Kong's socio-economic development. In over 40 years, this young & high-achieving University has risen with miraculous speed to take its place among elite institutions, climbing to the peaks of international esteem and receiving numerous honors and accolades.

In 2021, HKUST is ranked 27th among 1000 universities and no.2 in the world’s top 50 Universities Under 50 by QS. It is ranked #60 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The School of Engineering is ranked No.26 in the THE World University Rankings by Subject – Engineering and Technology (2022) and No.3 in Greater China. HKUST Business School's sought-after Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA (EMBA) program has also topped the Financial Times EMBA global rankings ten times from 2007 - 2020.

The general facilities were fine according to our visit experience. Staff was mostly friendly...

I come here often as I’ve been volunteering my service to the University’s governance.

May 20, 2022 is special, as the University Council has approved the appointment of its new President.

Those who study and work here will experience HKUST 2.0.

Postscript 1

The 5th President has assumed office from 19 Oct 2022. She will lead and elevate the trajectory of HKUST to its 3.0 version.

Postscript 2

Over lunch on 28 June, 2024, Professor Wang did an excellent presentation. He told an insightful story of a very successful Professor-KOL. The key is that one has to deliver value relentlessly and...

This is a very good university. The courses teach state-of-the-art technologies, the research environment is good, and the facilities are top notch. The campus is very beautiful, and is open to the public as of August 2023. The university can be accessed via public transport or taxis. There are no MTR stations nearby, but a number of bus routes serve the campus. The university has a number of locations for photographing the sea, architecture, and small animals that live...