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About HKUST

HKUST - We Attract the Best and the Brightest

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), founded in 1991, has in its short history established a global reputation for excellence. As a dynamic, front-running research University, HKUST focuses on both pioneering research in the fields of science, engineering, business and management, humanities and social science, and innovative teaching and learning.

The world-class standing of its faculty members and its well-designed research infrastructure have seen HKUST make many ground-breaking discoveries, and the University has been ranked among the leading higher education institutions worldwide. Strong links with top universities, organizations and businesses internationally and in Mainland China, create future career opportunities.

First-rate facilities and an award-winning campus renowned for the beauty of its setting add further to the stimulating experience of studying at HKUST. In addition to the main campus at Clear Water Bay in Kowloon, the HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School at Nansha in Guangdong Province provides research and learning opportunities related to developments of the Pearl River Delta for
graduate students.


Figures at a Glance
 
Established
1991
Total Students
over 9,800
Research Postgraduate Students
1,348
Taught Postgraduate Students
2,354
Faculty
approx 500 (100% with PhDs)
Schools/ Office
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School of Science
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School of Engineering
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School of Business & Management
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School of Humanities & Social Science
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Interdisciplinary Programs Office
-
HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School
Research Institutes
9
Research Centers
44


©2011 HKUST Office of the Provost. All Rights Reserved.
Last amended on 01/08/2011


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