About the School
The School of Science
Pushing the boundaries of innovation, making new discoveries and establishing new research paradigms.
The School
The School of Science is committed to pursuing cutting-edge research, making groundbreaking discoveries and establishing new research paradigms. Our quality and well-balanced education places particular emphasis on grit, curiosity and creativity.
We are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge and confidence to be inspirational leaders who are capable of making a difference to society. High quality education requires dedicated educators. The School of Science has recruited outstanding faculty members, many of whom have graduated from top-notch universities around the world, such as Cambridge, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Princeton, UC Berkeley, UCLA and U Penn.
They are world-renowned in their research fields and have attained international stature in recognition for their scientific contributions. With strong commitment to both teaching and research, they instill in our students the importance of scientific rigor and ethics and at the same time, serve as mentors to inspire and encourage our students to achieve their full potential.
At the School of Science, we promote a vibrant and dynamic environment that emphasizes academic excellence, scholarship, innovation and collaboration.
Our Vision
To be a premier research-intensive school through innovative education and cutting-edge research.
Our Mission
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Through multidisciplinary education and training, we nurture students to be passionate about learning, be independent critical thinkers and thought leaders in the ever-changing global landscape.
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Through excellence in research, we promote science and technology to support the sustainable economic development of society.
Dean’s Message
Yung Hou WONG
Dean of Science
Welcome to the School of Science at HKUST!
It is my great honor to have the opportunity to lead this vibrant school as the Dean of Science. I cordially invite you to browse through our website to discover what the School of Science offers — frontier research, state-of-the-art facilities, renowned academic departments, challenging yet inspiring academic programs, and energetic student life.
We have one division and four departments — Life Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Ocean Science, and Physics — offering a broad range of programs. Beyond conventional science degrees, the School has launched interdisciplinary programs including BMH, BIBU, DASC, DSCT, MAEC, OST and RMBI, as well as the unique International Research Enrichment (IRE) program.
Our programs emphasize flexibility and creativity. We are committed to equip our students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become inspirational leaders and independent thinkers.
I hope you will join us as we continue to advance the frontiers of science research and education!
Facts & Figures
School of Science offers a world of opportunity. Consistently ranked among the top-tier academia in Asia, our success is clear from the numbers.
Faculty members
Students
Graduates since 1991
Non-local students
Data Science & AI
#0
QS World University Rankings No.2 in Hong Kong
Statistics & Operational Research
#0
QS World University Rankings No.1 in Hong Kong
Materials Sciences
#0
QS World University Rankings No.2 in Hong Kong
Chemistry
#0
QS World University Rankings No.2 in Hong Kong
Mathematics
#56
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 (No.3 in Hong Kong)
Physical Sciences
#57
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 (No.2 in Hong Kong)
Natural Sciences
#72
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 (No.2 in Hong Kong)
Environmental Sciences
#80
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 (No.3 in Hong Kong)
Physics & Astronomy
#83
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 (No.2 in Hong Kong)
Rankings as of 2026; headcount as of 2025–26.
