Undergraduate Study

Undergraduate Study
Undergraduate Study
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Engineering
Top 10 in China
#38 Globally
2027 Admissions
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中国内地高考 Chinese Mainland Gaokao
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Experiment with engineering via our vast array of dynamic programs
Students working on their projects in the Undergraduate Student-initiated Experiential Learning lab
View of HKUST's Main Building from the Undergraduate Halls
Students preparing for their group project presentation in the library
Circle of Time - the red bird sundial sculpture at HKUST
Students presenting their group project in the laboratory
Aerial view of HKUST's piazza and sundial sculpture
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Competitions
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Research Opportunities
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Internship & Career Development
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Community Outreach
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Academic Excellence
The ways we uphold the quality and effectiveness of our engineering education
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News / Stories
A look at the aspirations, achievements and impact of our students and faculty
Insight Exchange
Engineering education in the AI era should help students to become engineers who can use AI thoughtfully, question its outputs when evidence is unclear, and take responsibility for the systems they design.
Building Strong Foundations in the Age of AI
Recognition
Prof. Larry Li (left), a finalist of 2026 UGC Teaching Award, and Prof. Chen Yong (right), Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, at the award presentation ceremony on September 29, 2026.
Prof. Larry LI Honored as a Finalist of 2026 UGC Teaching Award
Insight Exchange
AI supports personalized teaching by helping educators see students’ learning more clearly and choose the next teaching move with greater precision.
The Next Teaching Move: Guiding Learners in the AI Age
STEAM Education
Over 120 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools and teachers participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2026 on May 1-2. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on July 11, 2026 (pictured).
HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2026: Inspiring Inclusive iSTEAM Learning and Cross-School Collaboration
Recognition
The Intelligent Racing sub-team of the HKUST Robotics Team secured a total of eight awards at the 38th Asian Intelligence Robot Contest in Taiwan on June 6, 2026.
HKUST Intelligent Racing Team Earned Multiple Honors in Two Major Regional Competitions
Insight Exchange
In their iterative dialogue with AI, students begin with an initial draft, evaluate AI-generated suggestions, identify weaknesses, refine their ideas, and repeat the process several times.
From Tool to Teammate: Turning AI into an Authentic Learning Partner