Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Kowloon, Hong Kong
Website: www.ust.hk Founded: 1991 year Type of University:Public 56 place StudyQA ranking: 2217 pts. No. Students: 18369 Frgn. Students: 4715 No. Staff: 660 Languages: Chinese, English Phone: +85223588888
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UG Hall I (Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong) UG Hall II (Kowloon, Hong Kong) Hall III (Kowloon, Hong Kong) UG Hall IV (Kowloon, Hong Kong) Undergraduate Hall V (Kowloon, Hong Kong) UG Hall VI (Kowloon, Hong Kong) UG Hall VII (Kowloon, Hong Kong) Undergraduate Hall VIII (Kowloon, Hong Kong) Undergraduate Hall IX (Kowloon, Hong Kong) University Apartments (Kowloon, Hong Kong) Stephen Kam Chuen Cheong Hall (Kowloon, Hong Kong) Jockey Club Hall (Kowloon, Hong Kong)
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About HKUST

HKUST – A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science, technology, business and humanities, and educating the new generation of front-runners for the world. Since its official opening in October 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has established itself as an intellectual powerhouse, energizing the community’s transformation into a knowledge-based society, and securing a place on the academic world map in record-breaking time.

Missions of our university:

  1. To advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, particularly:
    - in science, technology, engineering, management and business studies; and
    - at the postgraduate level; and
  2. To assist in the economic and social development of Hong Kong.

The University is supported by a set of core values that form the guiding principles towards the advancement of the University’s mission and vision.

Excellence, Integrity, and Academic Freedom

The University is committed to be a leader in academic world through excellence in teaching, research and people, while placing utmost value in the freedom to conduct academic activities, subject to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty.

Global Vision and Local Commitment

The University positions itself as a focused elite research university at the cutting edge in all target fields of pursuit with global influence. We bring together global thought leaders to foster interaction, and partner with government, business and industry, to make significant contribution to the economic and social development both locally and nationally. In addition, we encourage and commend our faculty, staff and students to dedicate themselves to service to the local community.

Can-do Spirit

The University stands for the can-do spirit with responsibility and integrity. We cherish entrepreneurial and innovative thinking for solutions to problems in daily work. We cultivate a community characterized by the traits of risk-taking, willingness to overcome challenges, innovativeness, creativeness, and trust in one-self. This also implies that the University provides an environment for students and faculty to pursue entrepreneurship.

Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Respect

The University values and respects the differences of individuals, whether they are of different race, gender, cultural backgrounds, religion, personal interests and in other dimensions, and strives to embrace these diverse forces to foster an inclusive and caring environment. This will allow us to harness the richness of ideas and perspectives for the benefit of the whole community.

1-HKUST

The entire HKUST family work together as an integrated and holistic team. By bringing together the different ideas and roles of our people (students, faculty, staff, alumni, Council/Court, and friends of HKUST) and strengths of different academic and professional disciplines, we strive to make the whole of our university’s mission bigger than the sum of its parts.

  • School of Science

    At the School of Science, we promote a vibrant and dynamic environment that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Comprised of one division and three departments, the School offers a wide spectrum of programs which aim to enhance our students' university experience while preparing them to meet the demands of ever-changing societal needs. Our core academic disciplines include the life sciences, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, the content of which is periodically updated to reflect the latest technological advancements and scientific developments.

    The School is committed to providing our students with a high quality balanced education in an intellectually stimulating environment. With the 3-3-4 education reform in Hong Kong in 2012, the undergraduate curriculum was recently revamped to make it more diverse, interdisciplinary and inquiry-driven. Meanwhile, we ensure that our postgraduate students receive exposure and hands-on training in innovative, cutting-edge technologies. Our challenging curriculum emphasizes flexibility and creativity, and it is structured to equip our students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become inspirational leaders and independent thinkers. Many of our students have continued their journeys beyond HKUST to make major impacts on society.

  • School of Engineering

    The School of Engineering (SENG) is the largest of the five Schools within the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). It enrolls almost 40% of the University's student body, with over 3,200 undergraduates and more than 2,000 postgraduates. About 30% of the University's faculty members are in SENG.SENG has a strong international reputation and consistently ranks high among major engineering schools around the world. In the 2015-16 Times Higher Education World University Rankings in Engineering and Technology, HKUST was ranked No. 1 in Greater China and 16th globally. The School provides more than 40 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. In addition to disciplinary programs and minor programs offered by the 6 departments, the School also offers interdisciplinary programs by bringing together the expertise of two departments and with other schools of the University. It also collaborates with top engineering schools in the world to offer joint degree programs at postgraduate level.

  • School of Business and Management

    Established just two decades ago in 1991, the HKUST Business School has risen to international prominence in a remarkably short period of time, achieving widespread global recognition and a variety of prestigious academic rankings. Always striving for excellence, our strength lies in our full range of program offerings, our high quality research, conducted by our world class faculty, and our diverse and high-caliber students.

    Our full suite of degree programs, including undergraduate, MBA, EMBA, MSc, PhD as well as a wide range of executive education programs, means that the HKUST Business School is always at the forefront of educational development and business thinking. The HKUST Business School was the first business school in the region to have been awarded accreditation by both the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

    With a steadfast commitment to research and thought leadership, we maintain state-of-the-art centers of learning and exploration devoted to a multitude of areas ranging from China business and Asian financial markets to Asian entrepreneurship and experimental business research.

    Our unique Asian and global perspectives are made possible by our 140-strong international faculty. These leading thinkers and their diverse national, cultural and ethnic backgrounds come together to provide our students with a consistently engaging and highly stimulating environment for learning and research. Our graduates strive to make a positive impact in both the business world and the wider society.

  • School of Humanities and Social Science

    With sixty professors in fifteen disciplines, we are the largest interdisciplinary university-level program in humanities and social science in China and Greater China and the only one to have an explicit program-wide comparative focus exemplified by our undergraduate and graduate degrees in Global China Studies.

    As teachers in the School of Humanities and Social Science, HKUST, we are obligated to teach HKUST’s UG and PG students. Each individual student is unique, and they should be given the freedom to think, to discover knowledge, and to find their own paths. Their ideas, opinions, suggestions and criticisms should be taken into consideration, and they should be treated fairly. Our passion keeps students interested, inspired and enthusiastic. Students should be exposed to organized information for understanding human cultures and diversities, be able to see a problem from multiple perspectives, and be prepared for the future world and to become responsible citizens of the local, national and global communities. Teaching is a scholarly and professional activity of facilitating learning. A productive culture of teaching, developed from our commitment to teaching, will help us to grow personally and professionally.

    All faculty members in the School of Humanities and Social Science, in an area of research specialty or expertise, contribute substantively to the understanding of human cultures and diversities. Our active pursue in research and scholarship expands the frontiers of knowledge in various areas of expertise and provides a platform for interdisciplinary research in selected areas with the capacity and potential for international recognition. Our research not only enriches classroom teaching, but is also being integrated into education: students are exposed to challenges in human societies by getting involved in actual research works. We are serious about the impact of our research on human societies. We believe that our research results or products should be made public to inform future research and practices.

  • Interdisciplinary Programs Office

    The Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) is a significant development in HKUST’s well-established tradition of innovative teaching, learning and research. Working across and with all Schools, the IPO answers the demand of the community for graduates and researchers who can tackle the increasingly complex issues of our times through a special combination of knowledge and skills. Bringing together two or more different fields of disciplinary study together, the IPO aims to cultivate a different type of educational environment and research experience for those interested in integrating their capabilities and developing original approaches to solution-building. We aim to foster a new breed of competent graduates who are open-minded, versatile and exploratory in their career development.

    We administer the interdisciplinary Division of Environment, which provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, as well as extensive community outreach programs focused on environmental issues. In addition, our Division of Biomedical Engineering coordinates and promotes leading education and research initiatives in its expertise areas. Research projects in partnership with industry and the community are also encouraged through the Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management and Risk Management and Business Intelligence Program to allow full engagement of our students with the community. The new Individualized Interdisciplinary Major offers a non-traditional, cross-School academic pathway for exceptional Hong Kong and international students with the vision, talents and character to create their own study program.

  • Institute for Public Policy

    IPP engages in education and research that are interdisciplinary in nature. Its scope of mission includes a) policy research, b) postgraduate programs; and c) executive training programs. The areas of concentration will align with existing University’s strengths in science, technology, business and management, and social sciences to promote University’s strategic interests.

History of HKUST

Established in 1991 under Chapter 1141 of the Laws of Hong Kong (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance), HKUST is one of the eight statutory universities in Hong Kong.

In the late 1980s the Hong Kong Government anticipated a strong demand for university graduates to fuel an economy increasingly based on services. Sir Chung Sze Yuen and the then Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Edward Youde, conceived the idea of another university in addition to the pre-existing two universities (HKU and CUHK).

Planning for the "Third University", named The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology later, began in 1986. Construction began at the Kohima Camp site in Tai Po Tsaion the Clear Water Bay Peninsula. The site was earmarked for the construction of a new British Army garrison, but plans for the construction of the garrison were shelved after the Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed in 1984.

Originally scheduled to finish in 1994, the death of Sir Edward in 1986 led to increased effort and allowed UST to open its doors early – in 1991. Several leading scientists and researchers took up positions at the new university in its early years, including physicist Leroy Chang who arrived in 1993 as Dean of Science and went on to become Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Thomas E. Stelson was also a founding member of the administration.

The project was criticised for surpassing the budget set forth by the Hong Kong Government and the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. However, under the fund-raising efforts of its President, Woo Chia-wei, the first students enrolled in October 1991. By 1992, accommodation and athletic facilities were expanded to support about 7,000 students.

Several more expansion projects such as the construction of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Enterprise Centre have since been completed. The library extension building, Lee Shau Kee Business Building (LSK), Lo Ka Chung Building South Bus Station, Undergraduate Halls VIII and IX, Cheng Yu Tung Building (CYT) and the Conference Lodge, are the latest additions to the campus.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition - Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR

Rankings

Within the short span of two decades, HKUST has rapidly risen in the global academic arena and has ranked Asia’s number one in the QS University Rankings in 2013 and QS Top 50 Universities Under 50. While we don’t live for rankings, these latest international recognitions testify to our efforts dedicated to teaching and research. See below the overall excellence of HKUST.

  • HKUST had been previously ranked Asia's No.1 by the independent regional QS University Rankings: Asia for three consecutive years between 2011 and 2013
  • It's one of the fastest growing institutions as ranked #2 and #3 by QS world's under-50 universities and Times 150 under 50 universities respectively in 2015 and 2016.
  • According to Global Employability University Ranking 2015, the University's graduates have the most employment rate among Greater China, ranked 14th worldwide.

School of Science

  • #14 Asian Top 100 Universities in Natural Sciences (No. 2 in Hong Kong) in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015
  • #15 Asian Top 100 Universities in Life Sciences and Medicine in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015
  • #28 World’s Top 200 Universities in Chemistry (No.2 in Hong Kong) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #50 World’s Top 200 Universities in Mathematics in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #37 World’s Top 200 Universities in Materials Sciences (No. 1 in Hong Kong) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #29 World’s Top 400 Universities in Natural Sciences (No. 2 in Hong Kong) in QS World University Rankings 2015

School of Engineering

  • #8 Asian Top 100 Universities in Engineering & Technology (No. 1 in Hong Kong) in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015
  • #14 World’s Top 400 Universities in Engineering & Technology (No. 1 in Hong Kong for 6 years in a row) in QS World University Rankings 2015
  • #16 World’s Top 100 Engineering and Technology Universities (No. 1 in Greater China) in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 / 2016
  • #14 World’s Top 200 Universities in Computer Science & Information Systems (No. 2 in Asia) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #23 World’s Top 200 Universities in Civil & Structural Engineering in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #25 World’s Top 200 Universities in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (No. 3 in Hong Kong) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #30 World’s Top 200 Universities in Chemical Engineering (No. 2 in Greater China) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #39 World’s Top 200 Universities in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering (No.1 in Hong Kong) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016

School of Business and Management

  • #1 Global EMBA Ranking (for the School’s Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program) in Financial Times EMBA Rankings 2009-2013
  • #14 Global MBA Ranking (for the School’s Full-Time MBA Program) in Financial Times MBA Rankings 2016
  • #10 Asian Top 100 Universities in Social Sciences Management in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015
  • #14 World’s Top 200 Universities in Computer Science & Information Systems (No. 2 in Asia) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #19 World’s Top 200 Universities in Accounting & Finance (No.2 in Asia) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #18 World’s Top 200 Universities in Business & Management (No. 2 in Asia) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #24 World’s Top 200 Universities in Statistics & Operational Research (No. 2 in Greater China) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #24 Top 100 Business School Research Rankings (No.1 in Asia) in University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Top 100 Business School Research Rankings 2016
  • #25 World’s Top 200 Universities in Economics and Econometrics (No. 1 in Greater China) in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016
  • #26 World’s Top 400 Universities in Social Sciences & Management (No. 2 in Greater China) in QS World University Rankings 2015
  • #72 World’s Top 100 Universities in Social Sciences (No. 3 in Greater China) in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015/2016

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • #10 Asian Top 100 Universities in Social Sciences Management in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015
  • #26 World’s Top 400 Universities in Social Sciences & Management (No. 2 in Greater China) in QS World University Rankings 2015
  • #37 Asian Top 100 Universities in Arts & Humanities in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015
  • #72 World’s Top 100 Universities in Social Sciences (No. 3 in Greater China) in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015/2016
  • #76-100 World’s Top 200 Universities in Social Sciences in Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2015

Student Life @HKUST

If you believe that the life of a university student goes far beyond studying, then you're in the right place! Here at HKUST, there are treasures of knowledge, friendships, and multi-faceted experiences awaiting you, whether you're a local, mainland or international student. And throughout your journey of exploration, ourSAO staff are here to listen, help, inform and serve like any good friend would. Welcome to discover more about our exciting study environment, the friendly and energetic students and the vibrant student life on campus.

Knowing Your Campus

Fronting one of Hong Kong's most pristine stretches of coastline, the HKUST campus is spread over 60 hectares of lush natural scenery on the Clear Water Bay peninsula. The magnificent views provide the perfect setting for a dynamic university community that prides itself on teaching and research excellence. 

Learning to Learn 

Supported by 400 renowned faculty members and equipped with state-of-the-art learning and research facilities, HKUST provides a boundless platform for you to acquire knowledge, conduct research, identify your strengths and advance your abilities.

Building Your Competencies 

No matter you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student, there are plenty of opportunities here at HKUST that can help you develop your competencies. These include skills and knowledge that will be useful for the pursuit of your career and life goals.

Giving and Serving the Community 

At HKUST, we firmly believe universities have a responsibility to serve humanities and build better communities while improving teaching and learning for our faculty and students. 

Managing Yourself and Achieving Your Life Goals

To lead a successful career or pursue further studies upon your graduation, you must first learn how to maintain a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle. By effectively managing your life, you will be able to demonstrate diligence and discipline, and then go on to pursue your life and career goals in a dynamic and global economy. 

Services of HKUST

Students' Union

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Students' Union (HKUSTSU) consists of four independent statutory bodies, namely the Executive Committee, the Council, the Editorial Board and the Court. Apart of the "sponsored student groups" sponsored by the university's Student Affairs Office (SAO), all student societies recognised by the university authority are affiliated under the Students' Union.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (幹事會) is the executive branch of the SU. It consists of standing committees to take care of issues regarding the Union and its members such as Academic Affairs, External and Current Affairs, International Affairs, Public Relations, Publication, Social Activities, Orientation Affairs, University Affairs, and Welfare Matters.

Council

The Council (評議會) acts as the legislature branch, which is responsible for legislation and regulation of finance and operations of Union. Its duties include:

  • Hold all elections regarding Students' Union
  • Consideration and approval of applications for affiliation to the Union
  • Supervision, advice, proposing and passing rules and regulations on all sub-organisations
  • Interpretation of and proposing amendment to the Constitution of Union
  • Consideration and approval of Master Budget of the Union
  • Consideration and approval of application of Union subsidies

To practice the above duties, the Council has four standing committees: Affiliated Societies Committee, Constitution Committee, Election Committee and Finance Committee.

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board (編輯委員會) is responsible for maintaining WINGS (振翅) and WINGS, High Fly Post (振翅之高飛報), the official publications of Union, as well as promoting literary development on campus. Its main functions are:

  • Promotion of the objects of the Union
  • Providing chances for and encourage free expressions of opinion by and among the student body

Court

The Court (仲裁委員會) is the judiciary body of HKUSTSU. Its main duties are:

  • Settle disputes within the Union
  • Provide interpretation to the Constitution

Affiliated societies

The application of Students' Societies in HKUST are approved by the Students' Union Council. They are the affiliated societies of the Students' Union. There are five types of affiliated societies of Students' Union in HKUST:

  • Independent Clubs Association and Independent Clubs
  • Sports Association and Sports Clubs
  • House Associations
  • Departmental Societies
  • School Societies

Independent Clubs Association and Independent Clubs

Independent Clubs Association and Independent Clubs are the interest club for the students, such as the Yo-hoo Club, AIESEC-LC-HKUST, The Band Society, the Film Society, the Drama Society, the Magic Club and People's Campus Radio. There are around 48 independent clubs.

Sports associations and clubs

Sports Association and Sports Clubs are the students' societies that promote sports activities to students.

House Students' Association

House Students' Associations (House SA) are students' societies of the undergraduate student halls affiliated to the Students' Union. Such organizations, which exist in the five older undergraduate halls (UG Hall I-IV, PG Hall II), are responsible for organizing extra-circular activities for their members, .

The newer UG Halls VI-IX do not have their own House SA, and the Living Learning Communities (LLCs) system is implemented in Halls VI and VII to connect hall residents; activities in Halls VIII and IX are organised by an Organizing Team, members of which are elected by the whole resident community. Neither LLCs and organising teams are affiliated with the SU.

School Societies

Students from each of the four schools as well as those pursuing Interdisciplinary Programs have their own students' society, namely The Business Students' Union, HKUSTSU(BSU), The Engineering Students' Union (ESU), The Humanities and Social Science Students' Union (HSSU), Science Students' Union (SSU) and Interdisciplinary Programs Students' Union (IPSU).

The school unions would be responsible to serve all students in the school and organise extra-circular activities for them.

Departmental Societies

Most academic departments in HKUST would have their own departmental society, for example, Management Students' Association (MSA), The Marketing Students' Society, HKUSTSU (MKSS) and Mathematics Students' Society (MATHS). The departmental societies would organise different activities to their departments' students.

Providing activities to students, departmental societies are also responsible for promoting their corresponding department on information day which is for giving information of the university to high school students.

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