Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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| Motto | Hands on the Present and Eyes for the Future |
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| Established | 1991 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Donald Tsang |
| President | Paul Chu |
| Faculty | 450 |
| Students | 8,500 |
| Undergraduates | 5,500 |
| Postgraduates | 3,000 |
| Location | Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong |
| Campus | Urban 60 hectares (600,000m²) |
| Affiliations | APRU |
| Website | http://www.ust.hk/ |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST, or UST) (Traditional Chinese: 香港科技大學; Simplified Chinese: 香港科技大学; Cantonese Yale: hēung góng fō geih daaih hohk, Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2 fo1 gei6 dai6 hok6; Mandarin Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Kējì Dàxué) was established in 1991 under Hong Kong Law Cap. 1141 (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance), as one of eight universities in Hong Kong. The current president is Professor Paul Ching-wu Chu.
Academically, the university has been ranked as among the top three universities in Hong Kong and one of the most prestigious universities in Asia. In 2005, the Times Higher Education Supplement ranked it 43rd in the world. [1] Many of its programs rank among the top in terms of admission scores for local applicants through JUPAS. The university was also able to attract international students from different continents, though most of them come from Mainland China.
Dominating the university's entrance plaza is a huge red sundial, which has become a distinguishing symbol of the university since its construction. As of January 2005, HKUST was home to 8,513 students and 439 faculty members.
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[edit] History
The university was established by the British colonial government of Hong Kong in 1991, shortly before the handover of Hong Kong territory to China in 1997.
HKUST was first conceived of by Dr. the Hon. Sir Sze-Yuen Chung, and the then Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Edward Youde.
[edit] Science and Engineering
- Successful fabrication of the world's smallest single-walled carbon nanotubes (0.4nm) that can revolutionize microcomputers and other ultra-thin electronic devices, and discovery that these nanotubes are superconducting
- Development of a new generation of dielectric electrorheological (ER) fluids, which can change within milliseconds into a solid state
- Development of a genechip technology for the identification, quality assurance, and standardization of traditional Chinese medicine
- Development of a fast motion estimation algorithm recognized as part of MPEG-4, the international standard for multimedia applications
- EEE faculty ranked No.1 among top universities worldwide in the number of papers published in IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices during 1998-2002
- In 2005, the School of Engineering (SENG) ranked No.20 in the World's Top 100 Universities in Engineering & IT league table. The rankings were published by The Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) in December and HKUST was the only Hong Kong institution ranked in the top 50.
[edit] Business
- School research ranked No. 25 in the world by University of Texas at Dallas (2005)
- The MBA program ranked No. 44 in the world by Financial Times (2005)
- The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program ranked No.3 in the world by Financial Times (2006)
- The School of Business and Management placed first in Asia Pacific by Financial Times (2001-2003 MBA average rank)
- Customized executive education ranked first in Asia Pacific by Financial Times (2003 and 2004)
- Top in Asia Pacific for research output in the world's three most important finance journals, and for research papers published in 30 most important economic journals (2002)
- Accounting faculty ranked first in the world for publications in the top five accounting research journals (2000 and 2001)
- In 2005, the School retained its No. 1 position in the category of "international experience" according to the Financial Times newspaper. Its research capability remains top 20 in the world. The career progression that its graduates enjoys is ranked No. 8 in the world.
[edit] China Studies
- The School of Humanities and Social Science, along with Harvard and Stanford, ranked in the top five in the world for the number of research papers published in the three most prestigious China studies journals between 1997 and 2001
[edit] Campus
The university campus occupies a 60-hectare (150-acre) site which is divided into a few sections. They are: Academic building, S.H.Ho Sports hall, Student halls, outdoor sports facilities, university center and apartments, staff quarters and the President's lodge.
[edit] The Academic building
The Academic building is where all the lecture theaters and classrooms are located, there are 8 lecture theaters (Lecture theater A - H) in total, with capacity up to 400+. This building has expanded significantly throughout the years with new phases under development.
[edit] Student halls
There are six student halls in the university: Hall I - V and New Hall. All halls have their own student society now which organizes various activities throughout the academic year for every member of their own hall. New Hall is the newest student hall the university has built.
The names of the halls are as follows:
Hall I : House ONE
Hall II : Vertex
Hall III : Glacier
Hall IV : Vista
Hall V : Endeavour
[edit] University Apartments
There are four university apartment towers, Tower A, B, C and D. The towers are only for postgraduate students.
[edit] Schools and Departments
[edit] Faculty Members
- All of HKUST's faculty members on regular terms hold doctoral degrees, and are recruited from a highly competitive international market. Of these, 87% obtained their highest degree from a U.S. or Canadian university, and 76% graduated from American Association of Universities - an organization of 62 leading research institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
[edit] Student Life on Campus
- Teams of experienced and multi-culturally trained counsellors, hall wardens, and tutors are available to help students in adapting to, and participating in, campus life, as well as to assist them in solving problems affecting their studies.
- Overseas full-time students are normally offered on-campus accommodation. Most rooms of the undergraduate halls are designed for double occupancy, and are air-conditioned and furnished. There are provisions for linking personal computers to the university network.
- There are a number of cafeterias, restaurants, and food courts on campus, offering northern and southern Chinese, Asian as well as international food.
- Various art and cultural activities are available through the Center for the Arts and Artist-in Residence Program.
- Confluence Dinners attended by guests from the business sector and other walks of life are organized to broaden students' knowledge and skills for personal development.
- Student Cultural Exchange Program and Delta Forum are organized to enhance students' international exposure.
- Over 100 student organizations and societies provide opportunities for a wide variety of academic, extra-curricular, and social activities.
[edit] President
President(or Vice-Chancellor)
- Woo Chia-wei 1988-2001
- Chu Ching-wu 2001-present
[edit] See also
- Education in Hong Kong
- Higher education in Hong Kong
- List of universities in Hong Kong
- List of buildings and structures in Hong Kong
- LAOTSE, an international network of universities in Europe and Asia, including HKUST.
