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News & Stories HKUST Leads the Pack Our Firsts Awards Sustainable Development Goals Events

News & Stories

Our latest endeavors are creating positive change in a dynamic global environment.

More News & Stories News Medical Education, Medical Research HKUST Commences Preparations for New Medical School

With the support of the HKSAR Government, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has commenced preparations to establish a new medical school. Dedicated to training a new generation of tech-savvy doctors, the School will bolster the future readiness of the local healthcare system and advance Hong Kong's development as an international hub for medical training, research, and innovation.

2025-11-19 News Innovation, Partnership HKUST Collaborates with Huashan Hospital and Ruijin Hospital to Advance Medical Research and Nurture Innovative Clinical Scientists

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has officially established a strategic partnership by signing cooperation agreements with Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University (Huashan) and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (Ruijin).

2025-11-25 News Medical Education, Teaching and Learning HKUST Receives Government's Approval to Establish a New Medical School

The establishment of Hong Kong's third medical school at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was approved today by the HKSAR Government (the Government). This landmark decision underscores the visionary leadership of the Government in fortifying Hong Kong’s medical system.

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HKUST Leads the Pack

Rankings

Our international accolades

# 19

No. 19 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong

in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

# 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

Facts and Figures

1900 +

Active HKUST Start-up Companies

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

27 %

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2023

Patent Influence Metric

# 1 in China # 33 Globally

Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions Patent Influence Metric published in 2022

10

Unicorn Start-Ups

Valued at >US$1 billion

View All Firsts All Research & Innovation Entrepreneurship Diversity Academics HKUST Scholars Develop Novel High-Resolution Brain Imaging Technology A Breakthrough Enables Real-time Observation of Mouse Brain, Advancing Research into Human Brain and Neurological Diseases HKUST Launches World’s Largest AI-Powered Educational Sandbox Game: Advancing AI Literacy and Encouraging Citizen Science HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration The Race to Zero: HKUST Unveils First Comprehensive Net-Zero Action Plan Among Local Universities Chat with HKGAI V1: HKUST Introduces First Homegrown AI Tool to Drive Innovative Education AI On Stage: HKUST Debuts AI-Generated Film Festival Government Launches Regulatory Sandbox Pilot Projects at HKUST HKUST Develops World’s First Kilowatt-Scale Elastocaloric Green Cooling Device

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

More Awards School of Engineering

2025 HKUST Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition Awards

School of Engineering

Visionary - Man Kin KUNG

School of Business and Management

Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Sustainability ESG category (Open Group)

Visionary - Man Kin KUNG

School of Business and Management

A City Scale Building Energy Simulation Platform - Shihong Zhang

School of Engineering (SENG)

The 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition - Innovation Track (Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering), Merit Prize

A City Scale Building Energy Simulation Platform - Shihong Zhang

School of Engineering (SENG)

Prof. Rob SCHARFF

Assistant Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD)

RGC Early Career Scheme 2025/26

Prof. Rob SCHARFF

Assistant Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD)

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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1 No Poverty

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2 Zero Hunger

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3 Good Health and Well-being

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4 Quality Education

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5 Gender Equality

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6 Clean Water and Sanitation

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7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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10 Reduced Inequalities

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11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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13 Climate Action

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14 Life Below Water

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15 Life On Land

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16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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17 Partnerships for the Goals

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Events

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More Events Featured Events: Jan 05 Community Work AEF Civic Fellow @Chai Wan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre January 05 - January 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm Upcoming Events: Jan 05 Community Work AEF Civic Fellow @Chai Wan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre January 05 - January 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm Jan 05 Community Work The DSE Squad DSE 特攻隊 January 05 - January 26, 2026 04:30 pm - 02:30 pm Jan 10

HKUST Engineering Alumni Homecoming 2026

January 10 10:00 am - 04:00 pm

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