A dynamic, international, research university,
in relentless pursuit of excellence,
leading the advance of science and technology,
and educating the new generation of front-runners
for Asia and the world
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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.
An innovator in research and teaching, HKUST's groundbreaking work in science, engineering, business, humanities and social science is successfully pushing back the boundaries of the information age.
School of Science
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics School of Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering
School of Business and Management
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information and Systems Management, Management of Organizations, Marketing
School of Humanities and Social Science Humanities, Social Science
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HE FACULTY
First-rate teaching and research require first-rate minds. HKUST’s international faculty are recruited from top-flight universities in over 35 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.
All of HKUST’s faculty members hold doctorates. The majority are under 40 and 80 percent are of Chinese descent. Enthusiastic, high-spirited, and driven to aim for the peaks, their attitude inspires those they mentor and teach. As cutting-edge researchers in touch with leading overseas experts, the faculty ensure students are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in their fields.
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TUDENT LIFE
All-round education at HKUST enables its students to acquire the lifelong learning and creative thinking skills much needed in a knowledge-based society. All undergraduate students take credit-bearing general education courses and have the opportunity to follow minor programs in the humanities and social sciences.
Broadening students’ outlook further, the University’s extensive exchange programs offer the opportunity to study at more than 70 top-notch institutions overseas.
This go-getting formula makes HKUST students popular with employers, resulting in a consistently high employment rate of over 96 percent among graduates.
Advancing learning and research at the postgraduate level forms a central part of HKUST’s mission.
Graduates from Hong Kong and around the world choose HKUST to study with its eminent faculty.
Master’s and doctoral degrees are offered by all of the University’s 17 departments and two divisions, with new programs frequently added to ensure maximum relevance to society’s needs.
The postgraduates of today will be the professors and experts of tomorrow. As teaching assistants at HKUST, graduate students acquire the ability to share and pass on knowledge.
The University is committed to creating the best environment for academic achievement. To assist this, all full-time research students are provided with stipends and accommodation on campus.
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OSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
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IGH IMPACT AREAS
To be first, to be best, to go where no one has gone before. This is the research mission of HKUST.
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Atmospheric, marine, and coastal environment
China business and management E-enterprise
Internet and information technology
Microelectronics and microsystems
Molecular neuroscience Nano science and technology Social survey studies South China research Traditional Chinese medicine Wireless communications
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HKUST’s interdisciplinary research institutes and centers support a wide range of projects. Special emphasis is placed on high impact areas, which include:
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ASIC RESEARCH
It is the great adventure, the source of new knowledge.
HKUST researchers have pushed into the unknown many times in many fields, pioneering new frontiers and charting routes for future explorers to follow.
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World–class breakthroughs in basic research include:
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Successful fabrication of the world’s smallest single-w alled carbon n a n o t u b e s ( 0 . 4 nm) t h a t c a n revolutionize microcomputers and other ultra-thin electronic devices, and the di scov er y th a t th ese nanotubes are superconducting Invention of a new class of resonant sonic materials that can effectively block out low frequency noise
D i s c o v e r y o f n o v e l s i g n a l i n g mechanisms in the nervous system that are vital to the development of potential therapeutic agents for nerve-muscle disorders
Publication of accounting research articles top in the world in five of the most prestigious journals in the field Research output in finance top in Asia and Australia
Research productivity in economics top in East Asia
HKUST offered the first registered commercial Internet access for individuals, businesses, and public institutions in Hong Kong. Hong Kong SuperNet was recognized as the region's best Internet service provider and sparked a new local industry.
HKUST created the world's most advanced wind shear warning system for the new Hong Kong International Airport together with US scientists.
HKUST developed a fast motion estimation algorithm that has been recognized as part of MPEG-4, the international standard for multimedia applications.
HKUST has developed a genechip technology for the identification, quality assurance, and standardization of traditional Chinese medicine.
HKUST worked with a leading local bank to develop a computerized investment program that can create a custom-tailored portfolio to match individual clients’ needs and tolerance for risk.
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Advanced facilities, including equipment unique in the region and the world, help make those exciting journeys to new knowledge possible.
Research Institutes
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Advanced Manufacturing Institute Biotechnology Research Institute Europe Institute
Hongkong Telecom Institute of Information Technology
Institute for Environment and Sustainable
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PPLIED RESEARCH
Applied research and technology transfer enable the University to put new knowledge to work for the benefit of society.
Institute of Integrated MicroSystems Institute of Nano Science and Technology Shenzhen Institute
Sino Software Research Institute Transportation Institute
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Research Centers
Advanced Engineering Materials Facility
CLP Power Wind/Wave Tunnel Facility Design and Manufacturing Services Facility Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility
Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility
Microelectronics Fabrication Facility
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Central Research Facilities
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Advanced Cement-Based Building Products Cooperative Research Center
Advanced Composite Materials for Infrastruc-ture Repair Cooperative Research Center Advanced Elec tronic Pack aging and Assembly Cooperative Research Center ATM/IP Telephony Solution Cooperative Research Center
Automation Technology Cooperative Research Center
Center for Asian Financial Markets
Center for Coastal and Atmospheric Research Center for Cultural Studies
Center for Display Research Center for Electronic Commerce Center for Economic Development Center for Energy and Thermal Systems Center for Experimental Business Research Center for Medical Diagnostic Technology Center for Scientific Computation
Center for Wireless Information Technology Construction Research Center
Consumer Media Center
Cooperative Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research Center
Cooperative Research Center for Soluble Receptor Biology
Cooperative Research Center in Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode Displays Cyberspace Center
Hainan Center
Hang Lung Center for Organizational Research High-Throughput Drug Screening Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hong Kong Bioinformatics Center Internet Switching Technology Center Molecular Neuroscience Center Multimedia Technology Research Center Optical Fiber Lighting Cables Cooperative Research Center
Semiconductor Product Analysis and Design Enhancement Center
Shui On Center for China Business and Management
South China Research Center Survey Research Center
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Increasing community ties find all four Schools active in society at large. Science and language camps and credit-bearing, online computer science courses for secondary school students, teacher training programs, faculty participation in over 300 advisory bodies, and online lifelong learning programs are just some of the activities that bring HKUST and the local community together.
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ATIONAL TIES
The academic alliance forged by HKUST and Peking University, with the support from the Shenzhen Municipal Government, has resulted in the establishment of a multi-functional research organization and a medical center. In Nansha, HKUST is helping to build an information technology park that can accommodate a number of high-tech firms.
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NTERNATIONAL TIES
Internationally, connections with leading institutions are actively pursued through the University's Europe Institute and membership of the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). All four Schools also actively engage in developing collaborative relationships with leading universities
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FACTS AT A
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology admitted its first students in October 1991. The University is housed in a hillside and waterfront complex overlooking Port Shelter on the Clear Water Bay peninsula, less than 30 minutes’ driving time from central Hong Kong.
History and Location
Principal Officers
Council Chairman Dr John C C CHAN, GBS, JPPresident Prof Paul Ching-Wu CHU, BS, MS, PhD
Vice-Presidents Prof Yuk-Shee CHAN, BBA, MA, MBA, PhD Mr Paul A BOLTON, BA, MA
Prof Otto C C LIN, BS, MS, PhD
Accommodation
At HKUST, a good proportion of the faculty and all full-time research students reside on campus. All new undergraduates who apply for hall residence will be admitted for at least one semester. Close to 40% of second and third year undergraduates are provided with residence on campus.Funding (HK$M) 1991–1992 40.5 1992–1993 50.7 1993–1994 141.4 1994–1995 148.8 1995–1996 134.9 1996–1997 171.3 1997–1998 226.8 1998–1999 225.0 1999–2000 286.2 2000–2001 310.4
Research Funding
Faculty
Regular Visiting TotalScience 111 2 113
Engineering 148 8 156
Business & Management 117 16 133
Humanities & Social Science 51 5 56
Total (January 2002) 427 31 458
Undergraduate Postgraduate Total
Science 1,302 280 1,582
Engineering 2,153 684 2,837
Business & Management 2,124 581 2,705
Humanities & Social Science – 163 163
Joint Degree Programs – 136 136
Total (January 2002) 5,579 1,844 7,423
DEGREE PROGRAMS AT HKUST (as at January 2002)
School of Science BSc MSc MPhil PhD
Atmospheric Environmental Science
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School of Engineering BEng MSc MPhil PhD
Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Civil & Structural Engineering
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Computer Science
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Electronic Engineering (Information & Communication Engineering)
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Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management
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Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management(Transportation Logistics Management)
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Mechanical Engineering
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School of Business & Management BBA BSc MSc MBA MPhil PhD
Accounting
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Economics
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Electronic Commerce Management
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Finance
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Global Business
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Information Systems
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Investment Management
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Management of Organizations
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School of Humanities & Social Science MA MPhil PhD
China Studies
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Joint and Interdisciplinary Programs BSc MSc MTM EMBA IEMBA MPhil MD-PhD PhD
Bioengineering
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Business Administration
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