The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Brief Description

Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is an international research university in Hong Kong excelling in Science, Engineering, Business and Management, as well as Humanities and Social Science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work was rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We are ranked 2nd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2023, while our graduates are ranked 29th worldwide and ranked 1st in Hong Kong in the Global University Employability Ranking 2023 among the best universities.

The Cutting Edge HKUST 2.0

The University has entered a new stage of HKUST 2.0, with synergies created by HKUST in Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) under the "Unified HKUST, Complementary Campuses” Framework, and we are well positioned to contribute to innovation and technology development in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond. 


Established in 2022, HKUST(GZ) is a realized dream of HKUST. The groundbreaking cross-disciplinary academic structure of HKUST(GZ) will complement the well-established disciplinary foundation of  HKUST in Hong Kong and, together, create boundless synergistic possibilities. To align with the holistic and integrative approach, HKUST(GZ) adopts the unique Hub structure which facilitates cross-disciplinary education, research and knowledge transfer at its Guangzhou campus.


Students of HKUST and HKUST(GZ) benefit from cross-campus collaboration through opportunities for cross-campus study and access to research facilities on both campuses.


For more information of postgraduate education of the HKUST and the HKUST(GZ), please visit the following websites:

HKUST: https://fytgs.hkust.edu.hk 

HKUST(GZ): https://fytgs.hkust-gz.edu.cn 

Campuses and Locations

HKUST: Hong Kong, P.R. China

HKUST(GZ): Nansha District, Guangzhou, P.R. China

Number of Academic Staff

HKUST: Over 700

HKUST(GZ): Over 200

Library Collections

HKUST Lee Shau Kee Library: 677 thousand printed volumes, 1.10 million electronic books, 188 thousand streaming media resources, 337 databases (https://library.hkust.edu.hk)

HKUST(GZ): 92 thousand printed volumes, 296 thousand electronic books, 31 thousand hours streaming media resources, 57 databases (https://library.hkust-gz.edu.cn)