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.

# 19

Times Higher Education
Impact Rankings 2025

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

# 6

QS Asia
University Rankings 2026

No. 2 in Hong Kong

Research and Discovery Champions Award

1900 +

Active HKUST
Start-up Companies

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

21 %

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

10

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.

Career Award at 6th International Caparica Conference on Pollutant Toxic Ions & Molecules 2025

Prof. Irene Man Chi LO

Chair Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

New Cornerstone Investigator

Prof. Kam Tuen LAW

Director of Research Office

Member of the Unsolicited Electronic Messages (Enforcement Notices) Appeal Board (UEMAB)

Prof. Yan XU

Professor, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, Division of Public Policy

Public Policy Research Funding Scheme 2025–26

Prof. ZHU Pengyu

Professor, Division of Public Policy