A public research university in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, founded in 1991, working across science, engineering, business, humanities, medicine and interdisciplinary studies.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public research university founded in 1991 and located in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. Its work spans science, engineering, business and management, humanities and social science, medicine and interdisciplinary studies, delivered through six schools and academies: the School of Science, the School of Engineering, the School of Business and Management, the School of Humanities and Social Science, the School of Medicine and the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Research and teaching at HKUST are organised around these disciplinary pillars, with the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies dedicated to work that crosses traditional field boundaries. The university describes itself as a hub for cutting-edge research and for preparing graduates for future-facing roles. Its strategic plan places emphasis on sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship, and it maintains an entrepreneurial ecosystem intended to support innovation on and around campus.
HKUST states that it values diversity and inclusion, and places a strong focus on internationalization, including partnerships with leading international institutions and efforts to attract talent worldwide. Faculty and students work closely together in what the university describes as a supportive environment that encourages critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Beyond academic life, the campus offers arts, sports and community outreach programmes.
