HKUST – A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science, technology, business and humanities, and educating the new generation of front-runners for the world. In just two decades, we have established ourselves as a top university globally, rising fast through our leading research breakthroughs and top international faculty, our holistic education for undergraduates and postgraduates, and our drive to change lives for the better.
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4.5 out of 5 (10 ratings / 7 reviews) Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (17)
- B.Eng. Aerospace EngineeringSchool of Engineering
- B.Eng. Chemical EngineeringSchool of Engineering
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- B.Eng. Civil EngineeringSchool of Engineering
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- B.Eng. Computer EngineeringSchool of Engineering
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- B.Eng. Decision AnalyticsSchool of Engineering
- B.Eng. Electronic EngineeringSchool of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- Bachelor Mechanical EngineeringSchool of Engineering
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Business & Management (16)
- B.Eng. Decision AnalyticsSchool of Engineering
- B.Sc. Economics and Finance
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. General Business Management
- B.B.A. Global Business
- School of Engineering
- B.B.A. Management
- B.B.A. Marketing
- B.B.A. Operations Management
- B.B.A. Professional Accounting
- B.Sc. Quantitative Finance
- B.B.A. World Business
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- B.Sc. Biological Science
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
Computer Science & IT (5)
- B.Eng. Computer EngineeringSchool of Engineering
- B.Eng. Computer ScienceSchool of Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer ScienceSchool of Engineering
- School of Engineering
- B.B.A. Information Systems
Social Sciences (4)
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics and Finance
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
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Humanities (1)
About
History
Founded in 1991, HKUST is an international research university with strong ties to global thought leaders, whilst having wide-ranging connections with Mainland China. It promotes interdisciplinary studies, dedicated to educating well-rounded students to acquire a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking – the necessary foundation and skills for the changing world.
Research
At HKUST, we are committed to achieving excellence in research, and to ensuring our research contributes to the social and economic development of Hong Kong and beyond. Our research culture nurtures and facilitates collaboration and innovation, which is why our campus is a magnet for some of the best and brightest minds. Researchers at the University are encouraged to take a multidisciplinary approach and to engage the public in solving a spectrum of problems.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
37 -7
2018
30 6
2017
36
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
2019
46 -2
2018
44 5
2017
49
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
2018
201
2017
201
2016
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
2019
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2018
135 17
2017
152
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.
Services
Housing services
The on-campus residential halls provide a total of:
- 2,976 places in double or triple rooms for UG students in UG Halls I to VI and 1,568 places in single or double rooms for UG students in Chan Sui Kau and Chan Lam Moon Chun Hall (UG Hall VII), UG Hall VIII, UG Hall IX and TKO Jockey Club Hall. In total, there are 4,544 places for UG students.
- 120 places in single rooms for MBA students and Visiting Interns.
- 900 places in single or double rooms for Research Postgraduate Students (RPgs)
Off-campus Accommodation
The University has also rented 21 off-campus apartments in Tai Po Tsai and Sam Long to provide accommodation for full-time postgraduate students on taught programs (TPgs).Student Life
Campus life
The University campus occupies a 60-hectare (150-acre) site of sweeping natural beauty on the Clear Water bay peninsula in East Kowloon, less than 30 minutes’ drive from Central Hong Kong.
Construction began in 1989 and the first phase was completed in 1991, providing accommodation for 2,000 students. The second phase was completed in early 1993. Currently, the residential halls accommodate around 5,000 students.
Sports facilities
All facilities at the Indoor Sports Complex are fully air-conditioned. We have a large indoor sports hall of 1,600 square meters floor space for activities such as badminton, basketball, volleyball and handball; and other space set aside for squash, table-tennis, fencing, dance, indoor archery, martial arts, weight training and fitness exercises.
Outdoor sport facilities include an artificial turf soccer pitch, a 400-meter track with 8 lanes, a hard-surface mini-soccer pitch, a basketball court, a lawn area and tennis courts. A 50-meter outdoor pool and a 25-meter indoor pool are available for swimming and other aquatic activities.Student clubs
Students' Union
The Students' Union is a legal body registered with government and is independent from the University. All undergraduate students are assumed to be full members at the time of their registration as students in the University. Postgraduate students may join the Students' Union as full members.
Student SocietiesStudents are encouraged to organize student societies and participate in student activities for enjoyment and personal development. There are over 100 student societies affiliated to the Students' Union that meet the diverse interests of students in sports, community service, arts and culture as well as academic affairs.Accreditation
First in Asia to Receive AACSB Accreditation: HKUST Business School has been formally accredited for all of its business and accounting degree programs by the AACSB - The International Association for Management Education.
The Global Study Awards
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Student Reviews
Awesome
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The study experience was awesome. Since I joined first year to fourth year. I completed my industrial attachment succussefull and my fourth year project was successfull.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university provided quality of education in computer science. It has professional faculty members providing depth technical knowledge of the courses.
International exposure- whether you are local/non-local
Jen Chu rated 5 out of 5 stars
I am a local student here who studied for whole life in Hong Kong- it is a still a Chinese culturally bounded society. However after getting into HKUST you will make a lot of exchange friends or non-locals who come here to study full-time, which inspires me a lot to one day study my master/work overseas, and the best thing about studying here is the atmosphere- students...