4. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

A view of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. [Photo/VCG]

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public research university in Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Hong Kong. Established in 1991, it is one of the youngest higher learning institutions in the area.

The university consists of four disciplinary schools, which offer degrees in business and management, engineering, science, and humanities and social science, alongside the Interdisciplinary Programs Office, which provides cross-disciplinary programs.