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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is
(852) 2358 6000, (852) 2358 5850 .
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon was established in 1991 under Hong Kong Law Chapter 1141 (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance), it is one of the nine universities in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon is a public university located in Hong Kong.
Professor Tony F. Chan is the current president of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon. The campus is located in Sai Kung District in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Overlooking Clear Water Bay, the school is home to 9,000 students as well as more than 450 faculty. Since its official opening in 1991, the university has become one of the top universities in Hong Kong and is among the most prestigious in Asia. It is ranked as the second best university in Asia according to QS Asian University Rankings 2010. Also, the THE-QS World University Rankings (known from 2010 onwards as the QS World University Rankings) in its 2009 edition ranked HKUST 35th worldwide and 26th in technology. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon Business School’s MBA program was ranked first in Asia, 11th worldwide by the EIU and 9th worldwide by the Financial Times. Additionally, the school's Executive MBA program is run in partnership with Kellogg School of Management and is ranked number one worldwide by FT. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon also has a partnership with NYU's Stern School of Business in forming the Master of Science in Global Finance (MSGF).
In the late 1980s the Hong Kong Government anticipated a strong demand for university graduates to fuel an economy increasingly based on services. Sir Chung Sze Yuen and the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Edward Youde, conceived the idea of another university in Hong Kong. Envisioning the establishment of an internationally competitive university, planning for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon began in 1986. Construction began at the former British garrison Kohima Camp in Tai Po Tsai on the Clear Water Bay Peninsula.
Originally scheduled to finish in 1994, the death of Sir Edward in 1986 led to increased effort and allowed for UST to open its doors early - in 1991. Thomas E. Stelson was also a founding member of the administration. The project was heavily criticized for surpassing the budget originally set forth by the Hong Kong Government and Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. However, under the fund raising efforts of its Vice-Chancellor at the time, Woo Chia-wei, the first students enrolled in October 1991. By 1992, accommodation as well as athletic facilities were expanded to support about 7,000 students. Several more expansion projects such as the construction of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon Enterprise Centre have since been completed and current efforts include the expansion of housing facilities scheduled for completion for 2009.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon campus (layout) occupies a 60 hectares (0.60 km2) site which is divided into a several sections: the Academic Building, S.H. Ho Sports Hall, student halls, outdoor sports facilities, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon Centre, apartments, staff quarters and the President's Lodge. Being constructed along the slope of the surrounding hills, beautiful Port Shelter is clearly visible from virtually every building on campus. Arranged in cascades, the buildings are connected by walkways and several balconies thus offer a spectacular view of the South China Sea.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon Library, part of the Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL), occupies a central location of the campus. Connected to the Academic Building, it is accessible directly from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium. It spans five floors with over 10,550 sqm. of floor space, providing 1,950 seats as well as extensive computing facilities. With several collections, wireless access throughout as well as copying and reference services, the library represents an integral part of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon campus structure and overall academic setup. It offers a wide array of information resources, both local and remote. In addition to over 650,000 print volumes and a large collection of media resources, it provides access to more than 25,000 electronic and print journals, a large number of e-books, databases, and other digital information resources.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon library owns a unique collection of old maps of China and the rest of Asia, produced by Chinese and Western cartographers over the last 500 years. A selection of these maps, providing an insight into the history of international geographic knowledge, has been published by the library in a limited-edition (1000 copies) volume in 2003.
The Academic Building contains all lecture theatres, classrooms, laboratories and administrative offices. There are 10 lecture theaters (A-H, J-K) as well as a multitude of classrooms and labs. They are designed to accommodate classes of up to 450 students and all offer the latest audiovisual equipment. Access to The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon wireless network is available throughout most of the Academic Building as well as the surrounding areas. Information Technology Services Center (ITSC) operates and maintains a multitude of modern computer laboratories and computational facilities. IT services are extensive and access to services provided by ITSC, including printing resources and UNIX time-sharing facilities, is easy, reliable and universally available.
Several restaurants are located on campus. Canteen-style facilities are provided on LG1, LG5 and LG7. Cheap Chinese and western-style food is available here as well as at the Seafront Cafe, located on the ground floor of New Hall. A Chinese restaurant is in the Academic Building, accessible directly from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium. A coffee shop as well as a sandwich bar additionally serving hot lunch are located on the Academic Concourse. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon Bar as well as an adjacent restaurant are located at the University Centre. A supermarket, hair-dresser, bookstore and print shop can also be found on campus.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon housing is available for undergraduate as well as postgraduate students. However, there are insufficient places available for the entire student population. While international as well as exchange students are generally guaranteed on-campus housing, spaces are appropriated on a competitive basis to the remainder of mostly local applicants.
With housing fees being very low relative to off-campus accommodation, students live in one of several halls. Generally, a room is shared between two or three students. While sinks are present in newer rooms, showers as well as toilets are shared. Similarly, students have access to one or more common rooms per floor. These include a television, water boiler, microwave, telephone as well as a fridge. Common rooms face the bay, include a balcony and are often used for study as well as group discussions. Wireless access is present in many common rooms although wall sockets for wired access to The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Kowloon campus network are universally installed throughout all student halls. Additionally, there are four (4) university apartment towers (A-D). Housing arrangements in the apartment towers vary. In general, however, an apartment of four rooms, including a small kitchen and common area is shared by four occupants. Apartment housing is extremely scarce and is several times more expensive than standard shared accommodation.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Address
The address of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong.
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The email address of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is
connect@ust.hk.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Website
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www.ust.hk.
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