From its humble beginnings in 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has grown to become an internationally recognized university that has left an incredible mark on the world. Here are some of the significant milestones in our three-decade history, and there’s still more for us to achieve in the years to come!.
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![Opening of Shaw Auditorium to Promote Diversity through Arts and Culture](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/2021-11/W3307_21_001%20-%20%E8%A4%87%E8%A3%BD_0.jpg?h=2a9dc24d&itok=ZlDkz7J2)
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![HKUST signs collaboration agreements with Guangzhou Government and Guangzhou University to establish Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST (GZ)).](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_Dec-2018_24.jpg?h=d6411d1b&itok=Vp3RBlw6)
HKUST signs collaboration agreements with Guangzhou Government and Guangzhou University to establish Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST (GZ)).
![The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for the ninth time.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_Oct-2018_24.jpg?h=17addbb9&itok=awIjedLY)
The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for the ninth time.
![Prof. Wei Shyy was appointed as the fourth University President.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/ProfWei_24.jpg?h=a7b9488a&itok=gzD0k-JA)
Prof. Wei Shyy was appointed as the fourth University President.
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![HKUST was ranked 12th worldwide in Global University Employability Ranking, 1st in Greater China for five years in a roll.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/photo_24.jpg?h=ba9468dc&itok=spGs8rQE)
HKUST was ranked 12th worldwide in Global University Employability Ranking, 1st in Greater China for five years in a roll.
![HKUST held The Fourth Inauguration Ceremony of Named Professorships.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/group-photo-for-pr_24.jpg?h=c6952f0f&itok=nbYjuqZu)
![The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for the eighth time.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_OCT-2017_24.jpg?h=d93b7a8b&itok=XspKVPSX)
The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for the eighth time.
![Launch of the 25th Anniversary Book, Prometheus In The Sky, and final event of 25th Anniversary celebration event.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_51_24.jpg?h=892e3b95&itok=sBnpVsB8)
Launch of the 25th Anniversary Book, Prometheus In The Sky, and final event of 25th Anniversary celebration event.
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![HKUST was ranked 13th worldwide in Global Employability University Ranking.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_62_24.jpg?h=178f7022&itok=eDpoWj_J)
![Opening ceremony of Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_61_24.jpg?h=fac781ea&itok=dt4Qx1qs)
![The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for the seventh time.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_66_24.jpg?h=81d6c7d2&itok=_5hLVc7R)
The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for the seventh time.
![HKUST jointly hosted with International Mathematical Olympiad Hong Kong Committee Limited The 57th International Mathematical Olympiad.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_53_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=WEXzOHdq)
HKUST jointly hosted with International Mathematical Olympiad Hong Kong Committee Limited The 57th International Mathematical Olympiad.
![In celebration of HKUST 25th Anniversary, 30 university presidents across Asia, Europe, China and North America attended the Inaugural Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit held in HKUST.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_55_24.jpg?h=350e46c1&itok=MLdDpgCQ)
In celebration of HKUST 25th Anniversary, 30 university presidents across Asia, Europe, China and North America attended the Inaugural Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit held in HKUST.
![HKUST celebrated its 25th Anniversary.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_54_24.jpg?h=9ec0bb6c&itok=EhmVZfBQ)
HKUST celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
![HKUST hosted first Asian Physics Olympiad in Hong Kong.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_58_24.jpg?h=fbb2c8b7&itok=azJvkTaa)
![HKUST held CMA Lecture Theater Naming Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_63_77.jpg?h=408533fb&itok=9hCtthw-)
HKUST held CMA Lecture Theater Naming Ceremony.
![HKUST held The Third Inauguration Ceremony of Named Professorships.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_57_24.jpg?h=cf692c00&itok=QqnQVHdL)
![Opening ceremony of Cheng Yu Tung Building.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_48_24.jpg?h=ae6f5a56&itok=VvHBkrsH)
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![HKUST was ranked 14th worldwide in Global Survey on Employability of Graduates.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_60_24.jpg?h=5f5bfd97&itok=_A9p7LUv)
![Kick off of 25th Anniversary Celebration by Prof. Steven Chu’s Distinguished Speakers Series Talk.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_68_24.jpg?h=aa553d3d&itok=Vv3FcWKk)
Kick off of 25th Anniversary Celebration by Prof. Steven Chu’s Distinguished Speakers Series Talk.
![Groundbreaking ceremony of Water Sports Center Phase 1 project.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_47_24.jpg?h=fac781ea&itok=L7IocDMU)
![HKUST Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program enters its 10th Anniversary.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_52_24.jpg?h=7fc6be8f&itok=mthoggJA)
![The Hon Andrew C S LIAO, GBS, SC, JP was appointed the fifth Council Chairman.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_Mar-2015_24.jpg?h=aa553d3d&itok=STi9JLob)
The Hon Andrew C S LIAO, GBS, SC, JP was appointed the fifth Council Chairman.
![HKUST attained the highest proportion of internationally excellent research work in the University Grants Committee (UGC) Research Assessment Exercise 2014.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_Jan-2015_24.jpg?h=16e0ea73&itok=nL05r2LH)
HKUST attained the highest proportion of internationally excellent research work in the University Grants Committee (UGC) Research Assessment Exercise 2014.
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![HKUST held Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) Naming Ceremony and Inauguration of HKUST Jockey Club IAS Named Professorships.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_59_24.jpg?h=463b1718&itok=J_ygevPx)
HKUST held Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) Naming Ceremony and Inauguration of HKUST Jockey Club IAS Named Professorships.
![The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for five straight years.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_64_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=9s12j2v0)
The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No.1 by the Financial Times for five straight years.
![HKUST’s State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronic Technologies was established.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_46_24.jpg?h=472a1d27&itok=Org2jsPn)
HKUST’s State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronic Technologies was established.
![Opening ceremony of Lee Shau Kee Campus.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_45_24.jpg?h=178f7022&itok=SwVpM5Wz)
![“Photonic and Phononic Advanced Materials Research” and “Signaling Mechanisms Research in Neuro-disorders” were awarded as HKUST’s Area of Excellence by the University Grants Committee.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_41_24.jpg?h=0fb0a19c&itok=FNT4KAWr)
“Photonic and Phononic Advanced Materials Research” and “Signaling Mechanisms Research in Neuro-disorders” were awarded as HKUST’s Area of Excellence by the University Grants Committee.
![HKUST was ranked Asia No.1 for third straight year.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_40_24.jpg?h=c589bd2f&itok=0COPhFbM)
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![The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No. 1 by the Financial Times for fourth straight year.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_39_24.jpg?h=64963f79&itok=SyHSXtf3)
![“Stem Cell Strategy for Nervous System Disorders” and “Cost-effective and eco-friendly LED system-on-a-chip” were funded by the Theme-based Research Scheme under the Research Grants Council.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_38_24.jpg?h=7432be11&itok=cB5KwSWT)
“Stem Cell Strategy for Nervous System Disorders” and “Cost-effective and eco-friendly LED system-on-a-chip” were funded by the Theme-based Research Scheme under the Research Grants Council.
![Groundbreaking ceremony of Cheng Yu Tung Building.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_37_24.jpg?h=6ba9b90c&itok=fzdIjaim)
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![HKUST hosted The first UC RUSAL President’s Forum.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_33_24.jpg?h=aa553d3d&itok=IUhx80nZ)
![Chow Tai Fook Cheng Yu Tung Fund donated $90 million to support the construction of HKUST’s new research and academic building.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_32_24.jpg?h=fadbf4c6&itok=lNNPBWDS)
Chow Tai Fook Cheng Yu Tung Fund donated $90 million to support the construction of HKUST’s new research and academic building.
![HKUST’s first State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience was established.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_31_24.jpg?h=f63738c3&itok=rQNPL1Uc)
![Construction commencement of HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School Building in Nansha.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_30_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=2gDAoz-l)
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![The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No. 1 by the Financial Times for the second time.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_29_24.jpg?h=f7a7e2df&itok=Btf-kF6V)
The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program was ranked world’s No. 1 by the Financial Times for the second time.
![Prof. Tony F Chan was appointed as the third University President.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_28_24.jpg?h=c7495866&itok=KH60RmTe)
Prof. Tony F Chan was appointed as the third University President.
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![Fok Ying Tung Foundation donated HK$ 800 million to support university’s strategic development and its initiatives in Mainland China.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Research_1_1_24.jpg?h=c51b4c91&itok=jfKUBHs9)
Fok Ying Tung Foundation donated HK$ 800 million to support university’s strategic development and its initiatives in Mainland China.
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![Dr. John Cho-Chak CHAN, GBS, JP was appointed as the third Council Chairman.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_19_24.jpg?h=4ef171d0&itok=9VdH_HAS)
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![HKUST developed the world's smallest single-walled carbon nanotube with a diameter of 0.4nm (nanometer).](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_44_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=POpsxY7j)
HKUST developed the world's smallest single-walled carbon nanotube with a diameter of 0.4nm (nanometer).
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![HKUST Entrepreneurship Center was established.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Entrepreneurship_2_2_24.jpg?h=dab4630e&itok=pPIfM2Wi)
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center was established.
![“Information Technology” was awarded as HKUST’s first Area of Excellence by the University Grants Committee.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_16_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=SZeHDXhh)
“Information Technology” was awarded as HKUST’s first Area of Excellence by the University Grants Committee.
![The School of Business and Management was accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_14_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=T4OEYHJq)
The School of Business and Management was accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
![Dr. the Hon Sze-Yuan Chung, retired from the Council and was appointed the University’s first Pro-Chancellor. Dr. Vincent Lo became Chairman of the Council.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_15_24.jpg?h=cd5356df&itok=95YIc3o9)
Dr. the Hon Sze-Yuan Chung, retired from the Council and was appointed the University’s first Pro-Chancellor. Dr. Vincent Lo became Chairman of the Council.
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![The official launch of the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_13_24.jpg?h=008c280d&itok=oSheUGnZ)
The official launch of the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program.
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![Prof. Chia-Wei Woo, President of HKUST, initiated the Association of East Asian Research Universities.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_12_24.jpg?h=42e58037&itok=yIKyhQ6q)
Prof. Chia-Wei Woo, President of HKUST, initiated the Association of East Asian Research Universities.
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![Bill Gates talked about the future of the digital revolution at HKUST.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_11_24.jpg?h=4d8eec71&itok=fyB8q2VT)
Bill Gates talked about the future of the digital revolution at HKUST.
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![HKUST was granted its first patent in U.S. for a technique of producing diamond film from polymer sources through laser deposition.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_10_24.jpg?h=e62a08e5&itok=k1xeiIJI)
HKUST was granted its first patent in U.S. for a technique of producing diamond film from polymer sources through laser deposition.
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![HKUST held its First Congregation.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_9_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=kNxV69Wu)
HKUST held its First Congregation.
![A $118.7 million contract was signed with the HK Government to develop an Operational Windshear Warning System for the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_8_24.jpg?h=1e03eac4&itok=PHTpEoJ-)
A $118.7 million contract was signed with the HK Government to develop an Operational Windshear Warning System for the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok.
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![HKUST held its official opening ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_7_24.jpg?h=e50bc986&itok=y1sKLJtJ)
HKUST held its official opening ceremony.
![The Senate of HKUST was established.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_6_24.jpg?h=6d18a24b&itok=J4A1rgv8)
The Senate of HKUST was established.
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![Dr. the Hon Sir S.Y. Chung, the Council Chairman of HKUST, triggered the first rock-blast at the campus ground-breaking ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_5_24.jpg?h=eb19a742&itok=F8qsOPqi)
Dr. the Hon Sir S.Y. Chung, the Council Chairman of HKUST, triggered the first rock-blast at the campus ground-breaking ceremony.
![Prof. Chia-Wei Woo was appointed as the founding University President.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_4_24.jpg?h=e50bc986&itok=MhyFjG2t)
Prof. Chia-Wei Woo was appointed as the founding University President.
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![The Hong Kong Jockey Club donated HK$1500 million to fund the construction of the HKUST campus.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_2_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=pyVTl5um)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club donated HK$1500 million to fund the construction of the HKUST campus.
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![Planning Committee of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was formed.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_3_24.jpg?h=24fca1e1&itok=Cf0VqUMi)
Planning Committee of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was formed.
![The third university in Hong Kong to be built was first announced by the Hong Kong government.](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_image_1_1/public/Milstome_450_1_24.jpg?h=a4c6030b&itok=WkANj319)
The third university in Hong Kong to be built was first announced by the Hong Kong government.