CHEER FOR OUR EXCELLENCE

Discover how our commitment to quality education and impactful research has positioned us among the top institutions globally, reflecting our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and our key role in shaping future leaders and innovators.

# 33

QS World
University Rankings 2027

# 20

Times Higher Education
Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

No. 1 in Hong Kong

# 25

Global Employability
University Ranking 2026

No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 3 in Greater China

Designed by the HR consultancy Emerging
and published by Times Higher Education

1900 +

Active HKUST
Start-up Companies

Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

200 +

of Faculty Members

World's Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2025

# 1

in China

# 33

Globally

Patent Influence Metric

Nature's Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022

11

Unicorn Start-Ups

Valued at >US$1 billion

AWARDS

Celebrate the recognition received by our faculty, students, alumni and the university for their outstanding contributions in various fields, showcasing our vibrant community’s commitment to making a difference.

The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Silver Medal

CHEN Qifeng

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Division of Arts and Machine Creativity

Ant InTech Scholarship

Dr. LI Zongjie

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition, Third Prize

AI-Based Seasonal Forecasting – Offering precise meteorological services to support various industries, including agriculture and renewable energy - LIAO Xuexian

School of Engineering (SENG)

Overall 2nd Runner up in 2026 Hong Kong Universities Rowing Championships

HKUST Men's and Women's Rowing Team