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.

HKIBIM Grand Award 2025

Prof. Jack Chin Pang CHENG

Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

RGC Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) 2025/26

Prof. Yuanliang ZHAI

Associate Professor, Division of Life Science

The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal

Prof. CHEN Guanghao

Chair Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Division of Environment and Sustainability

The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury

Prof. Lisheng ZHANG

Assistant Professor, Division of Life Science, Department of Chemistry