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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Location

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR

Ranking

# =47QS World University Rankings

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93Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

Tuitionfee

18,000 USDTuition Fee/year

International

40 % International students

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Established in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is an international research university dedicated to top-notch education and research. Founded on its mission to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research...
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About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Established in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is an international research university dedicated to top-notch education and research. Founded on its mission to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research...
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Available programs

HKUST takes pride in offering what considered to be a “student-centered” education. The curriculum has been developed to give students the best education possible, both in terms of broadly educating the whole person and providing students with the specific...
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Research Postgraduate Education

To achieve its mission ‘to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, particularly at the postgraduate level’, HKUST offers postgraduate programs leading to graduate diplomas, and masters and doctoral degrees.

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University information

General

3.2+
570+
27+
1290+
90+
80+
37+
180+
6+

Bachelor

6.5+
80+

Master

6.5+
80+
8,837
74%
26%
3,542
44%
56%
1,078
19%
81%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,000 USD
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International Students

18,000 USD
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Rankings & ratings

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is one of the top public universities in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #=47 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2012
    #33
  • 2014
    #34
  • 2015
    #40
  • 2016
    #28
  • 2017
    #36
  • 2018
    #30
  • 2019
    #37
  • 2020
    #32
  • 2021
    #27
  • 2022
    #34
  • 2023
    #40
  • 2024
    #60
  • 2025
    #=47

Ranking criteria

77.1
Overall
81.1
Academic Reputation
99.7
Citations per Faculty
65.4
Employment Outcomes
50.3
Employer Reputation
56.7
Faculty Student Ratio
100
International Faculty Ratio
46.7
International Research Network
95.4
International Student Ratio
77.6
Sustainability

Campus locations

Main Campus

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Campus

Clear Water Bay

Kowloon

Hong Kong

HK

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