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Undergraduate Study
Undergraduate Study
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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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Academic Excellence
The ways we uphold the quality and effectiveness of our engineering education
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A look at the aspirations, achievements and impact of our students and faculty
Teaching & Learning
Prof. Fugee Tsung pictured with a replica of the renowned Kangxi Emperor “Fu” (福) calligraphy. Meaning blessing and prosperity, the character “Fu” is also embedded in his Chinese name (宗福季)—a meaningful coincidence that bridges heritage and identity.
How Prof. Fugee TSUNG Builds Bridges Between Data, Industry, and Human Spirit
Robotics
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June.
HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle Team Clinched Their 14th Championship in Hong Kong Regional Contest of MATE International ROV Competition
Insight Exchange
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age
Recognition
Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center), Lecturer I in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26 from Prof. Jimmy Fung (left), HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning). Also pictured is Prof. Yu Weichuan (right), Associate Head (PG Studies and Outreach) of the ECE Department.
Dr. Khawar SARFRAZ Received Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26
Teaching & Learning
Electronic and Computer Engineering alumnus and faculty member Prof. Shi Ling is transforming how leading-edge digital devices and unmanned vehicles perform and are protected.
How Prof. SHI Ling Is Safeguarding the Cyber-Physical Future
Insight Exchange
An AI-generated image illustrating the many facets of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE): HKUST’s MAE programs empower students to shape the future by integrating AI, extended reality, and real-world innovation across air mobility, robotics, sustainable energy, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, space technologies, and beyond.
From Virtual Pre-Labs to Physical Judgment: Co-Intelligence in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Education