OVERVIEW OF HKUST

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is 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, HKUST 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.  You may trace the founding years of HKUST and get to know more about today’s HKUST here.