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Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity at HKUST(Guangzhou), presents the SURREALITY Mixed Reality (MR) ร Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition. As part of HKUST's 35th-anniversary celebrations, an exclusive media preview of the world's first large-scale, cross-regional MR ร AI digital art exhibition was held at the University's Clear Water Bay campus.
A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), together with an HKUST-incubated medtech startup, PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzirยฎ, the world's first artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today hosted the official opening ceremony for the "Jockey Club i-Village" (i-Village) at its Clear Water Bay campus. Supported by a donation of over HK$203 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the project aims to provide students with a high-quality residential accommodation that integrates living and learning, enriching their personal development and educational experience.
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Our international accolades
QS World University Rankings 2027
No. 20 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong
in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
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
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Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
Worldโs Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2025
Patent Influence Metric
Natureโs Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion
Prof. Hongbo FU
2026 ACM SIGGRAPH Academy
Prof. Hongbo FU
Dr. Ian VARELA SOARES
AIS Best Research Award 2025/26 - First Prize (Clear Water Bay Campus category)
Dr. Ian VARELA SOARES
Mr. Brian LAU Hui-Wang
iF Design Award 2026 in the Art Cultural Exhibitions/Installations discipline
Mr. Brian LAU Hui-Wang
Prof. Jianping GAN
The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal
Prof. Jianping GAN
Dedicated to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we cultivate a diverse community, fostering global citizenship, community engagement, and driving positive societal impact.
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The 18th World Oceans Day Exhibition | 8 June 2026
The 18th World Oceans Day Exhibition | 8 June 2026
