Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #369 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #49 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #27 of 960 | In China |
| #5 of 11 | In Hong Kong |
| #34 of 1,008 | For Database Administration |
| Top100 | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.ust.hk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Hong Kong Certificate of Education (HKCEE) and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a world-class research university with 78,429 scientific papers published and 2,861,831 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 66 | 77 |
| 1993 | 153 | 184 |
| 1994 | 263 | 350 |
| 1995 | 502 | 794 |
| 1996 | 706 | 1440 |
| 1997 | 870 | 2544 |
| 1998 | 969 | 3670 |
| 1999 | 1050 | 5257 |
| 2000 | 1212 | 7267 |
| 2001 | 1288 | 9338 |
| 2002 | 2224 | 14926 |
| 2003 | 2008 | 19303 |
| 2004 | 1946 | 23918 |
| 2005 | 1976 | 30187 |
| 2006 | 2192 | 37576 |
| 2007 | 2275 | 42899 |
| 2008 | 2133 | 50377 |
| 2009 | 2304 | 59685 |
| 2010 | 2343 | 69527 |
| 2011 | 2311 | 78908 |
| 2012 | 2440 | 87155 |
| 2013 | 2683 | 97540 |
| 2014 | 2885 | 108233 |
| 2015 | 2887 | 118290 |
| 2016 | 3062 | 130792 |
| 2017 | 3086 | 143638 |
| 2018 | 3361 | 164561 |
| 2019 | 3831 | 192278 |
| 2020 | 4320 | 227642 |
| 2021 | 4354 | 264442 |
| 2022 | 4842 | 265559 |
| 2023 | 5847 | 284228 |
| 2024 | 5676 | 291123 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Local) | HKD 42,100 |
| Undergraduate (Non-local) | HKD 145,000 |
| Postgraduate (Local) | HKD 42,100 - 145,000 |
| Postgraduate (Non-local) | HKD 145,000 - 220,000 |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Information Technology, Management, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Master of Philosophy | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Physics, Social Sciences |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology alumni
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Myolie Wu
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She is previously managed by Hong Kong TVB television station and Neway Star. In 2011, she won Best Actress for her role in Curse of the Royal Harem, Most Favourite TV Female Character for her role in Ghetto Justice and also "Extraordinary Elegant Actress" at the TVB Anniversary Awards 2011, making her the first ever Triple TV Queen of the year.
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is a Thai businessman, politician, and activist who served as the leader of the Future Forward Party from 2018 to 2020. From 2002 to 2018, he was the vice president of the Thai Summit Group, Thailand's largest auto parts manufacturer.
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Koni Lui
- Occupations
- modelactorbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Koni Lui Wai Yee is a Hongkonger actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who placed 2nd runner up at the Miss Hong Kong 2006 pageant. She represented Hong Kong at Miss International 2006 in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China. She received two awards, Most Beautiful Smile and the Miss Friendship award. She won four Miss Friendship titles (2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005). With her win, Hong Kong is tied with Japan as the only nations at Miss International to win more than four Miss Friendships and at any international pageant.
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Starry Lee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Starry Lee Wai-king, SBS, JP is a Hong Kong politician and former chairperson of the largest pro-establishment Beijing-loyalist party, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB). She is a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC), Legislative Councillor for the Kowloon Central geographical constituency, and a former Kowloon City District Councillor. From 2012 to 2016, she was a member of the Executive Council.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Centre : Advanced Computing and Communication Technologies | Communication Studies, Computer Engineering |
|---|---|
| Centre : Advanced Microsystem Packaging (CAMP) | Electronic Engineering |
| Centre : Applied Social and Economic Research (CASER) | Economics, Social Studies |
| Centre : Asian Family Business and Entrepreneurship Studies (Tanoto) | Small Business |
| Centre : Asian Financial Markets | Banking, Finance |
| Centre : Atmospheric Research (Nansha) | Meteorology |
| Centre : Building Energy Research (BERC) [Nansha] | Energy Engineering |
| Centre : Business Case Studies | Business and Commerce |
| Centre : Business Data Analysis | Business and Commerce, Data Processing |
| Centre : Business Strategy and Innovation | Business and Commerce |
| Centre : Cancer Research | Oncology |
| Centre : Chinese Linguistics | Chinese, Linguistics |
| Centre : Chinese Medicine R&D | Traditional Eastern Medicine |
| Centre : Cyberspace | Computer Engineering |
| Centre : Digital Life Research (Nansha) | Computer Engineering |
| Centre : Display Research | Electronic Engineering |
| Centre : Economic Development | Economic and Finance Policy, Economics |
| Centre : Electronic Commerce (Tongyi Industrial Group) | E-Business/Commerce |
| Centre : Engineering Materials and Reliability (CEMAR) [Nansha] | Engineering |
| Centre : Environment, Energy and Resource Policy (CEERP) | Environmental Management |
| Centre : Experimental Business Research (cEBR) | Administration, Business Education |
| Centre : Fundamental Physics | Physics |
| Centre : Green Products and Processing Technologies (Nansha) | Environmental Engineering |
| Centre : HKUST LED-FPD Technology R&D | Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Centre : Investing (Value Partners) | Finance |
| Centre : Marketing and Supply Chain Management | Marketing, Transport Management |
| Centre : Metamaterials Research | Materials Engineering |
| Centre : Molecular Neuroscience | Neurosciences |
| Centre : Polymer Processing and Systems (Nansha) | Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Centre : Scientific Computation | Applied Mathematics, Computer Science |
| Centre : Semiconductor Product Analysis and Design Enhancement | Electronic Engineering |
| Centre : Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure Research | Architecture |
| Centre : Space Science Research | Astronomy and Space Science |
| Centre : Statistical Sciences | Statistics |
| Centre : Stem Cell Research | Cell Biology |
| Centre : Sustainable Energy Technology (CSET) | Energy Engineering |
| Centre : Systems Biology and Human Health | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Centre : Visual Computing and Imaging Science at HKUST | Computer Graphics |
| Centre : Wireless Information Technology (CenWIT) | Information Technology |
| Department/Division : Environment | Environmental Engineering |
| Laboratory : Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies (Partner SKL) | Optical Technology |
| Laboratory : Molecular Neuroscience (SKL) | Neurosciences |
| Research Division : Advanced Manufacturing (AMI) | Production Engineering |
| Research Division : Biotechnology Research (BRI) | Biotechnology |
| Research Division : Emerging Markets Studies (IEMS) | Business and Commerce |
| Research Division : Energy (HKUST) | Energy Engineering |
| Research Division : Hongkong Telecom Information Technology (HKTIIT) | Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Research Division : Integrated Microsystems (I2MS) | Microelectronics |
| Research Division : Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCMI) | Transport Management |
| Research Division : Nano Science and Technology (WMINST) | Nanotechnology, Physical Engineering |
| Research Division : Sino Software Research (SSRI) | Software Engineering |
| School : Business and Management | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Information Management, Management, Marketing |
| School : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
| School : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Unit : Advanced Engineering Materials Facility | Materials Engineering |
| Unit : Animal and Plant Care Facility | Animal Husbandry, Horticulture |
| Unit : Biosciences Central Research Facility | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Unit : Design and Manufacturing Services Facility | Maintenance Technology |
| Unit : Environmental Central Facility | Environmental Studies |
| Unit : Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility | Geological Engineering |
| Unit : Materials Characterization and Preparation Facilty | Materials Engineering |
| Unit : Nanoelectronics Fabrication Facility | Microelectronics, Nanotechnology |
General information
| Alternative names | HKUST 香港科技大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | Education Bureau |
Location and contacts
| Address | Clear Water Bay Kowloon China |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,413,000 |