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.

1st Runner-Up at HKCERT Capture The Flag 2025

Icebird - Kong Chi Yuen Jimmy, Jiang Kit Hoi Ivan, Shah Dhairya Pankaj, and Ma Zheng Qing Isaac

School of Engineering

Junior Asian Core Program Award, the Junior International Conference on Cutting-Edge Organic Chemistry in Asia (Junior ICCEOCA)

GU Yangyi

Student, Department of Chemistry

Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Collaborative Research Project Grant

Prof. Mo LI

Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Division of Integrative Systems and Design

Asia Smart Innovation Awards 2025, Lifestyle and Culture - Silver Award

417 Technology Limited