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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(HKUST)
About
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public university in Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Founded in 1991, it was the territory's third institution to be granted university status, and the first university without any precursory existence upon its formation. It occupies a 60-hectare (150-acre) seaside site in Tai Po Tsai, Clear Water Bay Peninsula.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 71 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,912
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 48%
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
35 subjectsUS News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | =19 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =28 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 34 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =36 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 40 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =48 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 52 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 53 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 53 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =62 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 66 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 73 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Water Resources | 76 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =78 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =78 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Optics | 94 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 114 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =147 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 244 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =254 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =365 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =403 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =700 | 71.0 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | =25 | 86.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =30 | 71.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =38 | 76.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 57 | 70.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 100 | 62.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
QS
29 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 33, THE Rank =58, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank 101.
When was Hong Kong University of Science and Technology founded?
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was founded in 1991.
What are the top subjects at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology include: Computer Science, Robotic Science & Engineering, Transportation Science & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science.
Where is Hong Kong University of Science and Technology located?
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.