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Created in 1925 under the name Industrial Institute of Algeria, this property opened in October 1926, was to train senior technicians for large utilities and industrial and public works companies. The Industrial Institute of Algeria functioned normally until 1942. Closed at this time because of the 2nd World war, it was reopened in 1945, attached to the State Secretariat for Technical Education French, and reorganized in the direction of higher standards studies. This allowed in 1950 (Official Gazette of August 27, 1950), creation of the "Diploma Engineer of Public Works and Building", issued by the Minister of Education, (State Secretariat for Education Technical). The Institute took the name of National School of Engineers of Public Works and Building. The school is also a training of trainers pole. Post-graduation, Magister, and Doctorate evolve dynamically, in adaptation to technological development. It is the same for Specialized Post-graduation, provided for the needs of the industrial partners of the school, but that remains to grow again. This dynamic has evolved much more with the opening of the new type of research laboratory. Since 1995, the School has recorded its few training assets, Magisters 600 and 163 Doctorates. Currently, training of engineering students is ensured first in the department of the 1st cycle for two years constituting a Common Core Technology. Then, the engineering students are oriented in order of merit, in specialty departments that provide the teachings of eleven technology specialties." View full university

Welcome to the University of Michigan, a place with deep traditions focused on creating brighter futures. We invite you to explore the diverse and vibrant community that makes us the home of Leaders & Best. The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. With expenditures over $1 billion, research is central to U-M's mission and permeates all 19 schools and colleges. U-M is a strong advocate of promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary research initiatives that involve faculty and students from across campus. Michigan's academic vigor offers excellence across disciplines and around the globe. We are recognized as a higher education leader due to the outstanding quality of our 19 schools and colleges, internationally recognized faculty, and departments with 250-degree programs. With talented faculty, staff, and students worldwide, the iconic U-M campus is filled with unique perspectives, opportunities, and events. It all takes place within the vibrant setting of Ann Arbor, a town known for its lively arts scene, culture, parks, and restaurants. Under the leadership of President Mark Schlissel, in fall 2015, the University of Michigan embarked upon a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. After a yearlong period of intense planning, 49 units across campus devised strategic goals and objectives to fulfill the vision set forth by Schlissel and the Board of Regents. The process culminated in fall 2016 with the creation of a five-year diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan, the appointment of Robert Sellers as the University's inaugural Chief Diversity Officer, and the development of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which oversees the campuswide implementation of the unit plans. In support of this mission, diversity.umich.edu provides transparency, timely updates, and various resources for the university community and the public. Throughout its 200 year history, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been intertwined in the University of Michigan fabric. As one of the first universities in the nation to admit women in 1870 to its historical defense of race-conscious admission policies at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2003, U-M continues to lead the way in making higher education accessible to all. Michigan Medicine is home to one of the largest health care complexes in the world. It has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the Medical School first opened in 1850. Today, Michigan Medicine continues to deliver the Michigan Difference through cutting-edge research and premier patient care. According to U.S. News and World Report, we are among the best in the nation in a broad range of adult and pediatric specialties. We have earned national recognition from other hospital-quality organizations, too. Our vision is to create the future of health care through discovery and become the national leader in health care, health care reform, biomedical innovation, and education. Widely recognized as one of the world's leading research universities, the University of Michigan provides exceptionally fertile ground for innovative research that underlies progress in all aspects of our society. With 19 top-ranked schools and colleges and annual research expenditures of $1.48 billion, U-M's research capabilities and accomplishments span nearly every field of science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, and the humanities. Researchers regularly join with colleagues in other fields to advance knowledge and solve challenging problems. The spirit of collegiality at U-M has led to a broad spectrum of cross-cutting projects and initiatives addressing everything from health care policy and manufacturing to arts and creativity. And several multi-disciplinary research centers and institutes focus on areas ranging from energy to the social sciences. U-M has particular strengths in research that build on advances in basic science and engineering to pave the way for practical application. Translational work at U-M spans pharmaceutical development and clinical trials to connected and automated systems for moving people and freight. U-M engages in a broad spectrum of mutually beneficial research partnerships with businesses—both large and small—to spur progress on everything from manufacturing to understanding the impact of climate change. Researchers also conduct research in countries on every continent, and U-M has formed close ties with selected institutions worldwide, exposing faculty and students to the ideas, experiences, and perspectives of cultures around the world. Students are central to the research process, conceiving and conducting projects under faculty guidance as part of their graduate degree requirements and participating in such activities as the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. In the process, students at all levels advance knowledge and develop the creative skills and spirit of inquiry that prepare them for a lifetime of achievement. The Office of Government Relations directs the University's interactions at the local, state, and federal levels. This includes planning and developing the institution's response to the proposed legislation, analyzing and assessing legislative, administrative, and regulatory activities as they pertain to University programs, activities, and operations, and developing and maintaining effective relationships with governmental agencies and officials. View full university

The University of Minnesota (University), founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world. From liberal arts to science and engineering, our students work with field-shaping faculty and researchers. We create classrooms, research opportunities, and community engagement experiences that prepare students to be leaders, innovators, and global citizens. The undergraduate experience is all about discovering yourself, from preparing for a profession that excites you to building—from scratch—everything from your résumé to a solar car. The University of Minnesota opens doors for those looking for learning opportunities. If you are an adult learner, you will find all sorts of flexible U of M programs to finish your degree, earn a certificate, or pursue professional development and personal growth. You can enroll in an evening or online course through the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS). Credits earned through CCAP's Online and Distance Learning are recorded on your University of Minnesota transcript and are equivalent to credits earned on campus. Our 4,000 faculty include members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Academy of Medicine, plus the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, among other bodies. As director of undergraduate studies for the Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS), Mayes revised the curriculum and helped faculty launch new courses aligned with U of M liberal education requirements. And as a mentor, he has helped countless students forge their paths to success. For example, even while serving as a department chair, he worked closely with a student to help her graduate in four years while adding AAAS as a third major. When you come curious to the University of Minnesota, you will discover the skills and connections you need to explore the world, secure a job, and create your future. For more information on admission requirements, campus visits, and opportunities at the U of M, visit the Admissions Office. You can also check the status of your undergraduate admission application on Application Tracker. Hear current students talk about what drives their curiosity and what opportunities they most value at the U of M. The University of Minnesota is ranked as a "best value" university by USA Today, the Princeton Review, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance due to our competitive tuition rates, outstanding academic programs, and our focus on student success. At the U of M, every credit after 13 is free of charge. This keeps your costs down so that you can graduate in four years. (Students typically take 15-16 credits each semester.) Many students at the U of M receive financial aid, including academic scholarships, grants, student employment, and loans. If you are new to the process, you can learn the financial aid basics, including terms like FAFSA and FAAN. Then you can learn more about the financial aid process, including a list of financial aid sources and tasks. Do you have a bachelor's degree? Then you may apply for graduate admission. More than 200 graduate degree programs are available through the University of Minnesota. Learn more and apply. U of M graduate students receives various forms of financial aid—teaching assistantships, research assistantships, fellowships, grants, loans. If a big challenge inspires you, you have come to the right place! Set on the Mississippi River banks and surrounded by a vibrant metropolitan community with agricultural roots, the U of M's Twin Cities campus is a place for seekers in all fields. Ninety percent of first-year University of Minnesota students live on campus. You will meet new people and develop long-lasting friendships while being near classes, the student union, libraries, and recreation centers. Housing options range from residence halls to groups of students with similar academic or cultural interests living together in tight-knit Living Learning Communities. Distinct and welcoming neighborhoods surround our campus. Whether you commute from home, or are ready to move off-campus, find the resources you need at Off-Campus Living. When you are ready, you can search for off-campus housing. Our students socialize and learn from each other in more than 800 student groups, from the Alpine Ski Team and the Black Student Union to the Bass Fishing Team and the Capoeira Club. We also have an active Fraternity and Sorority community. Also, you can develop your strengths and leadership skills through service-learning and other community engagement opportunities. The University of Minnesota is a diverse and inclusive environment, with students from all 50 states and 142 countries. Here you will encounter people and ideas from around the world that will challenge your thinking and take you down unexpected paths. The Twin Cities believe in art and artists. The Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Guthrie Theater, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts —these are just a few examples. The University of Minnesota's arts programs is connected to all these creative communities. Our campus offers Northrop's magnificence, the Weisman Art Museum, the Bell Museum of Natural History, the Goldstein Museum of Design, and the West Bank Arts Quarter. View full university

Penn offers many avenues to find what you like and what you are good at and meet peers whose interests align with and diverge from your own. This wide diversity of social, political, religious, and cultural activities deeply enriches the University's life. President Amy Gutmann's far-reaching vision for the University builds on the success of the original Penn Compact, which she launched at her inauguration in 2004. Penn Compact 2020 outlines President Gutmann's various strategies for making Penn the most inclusive, innovative, and impactful University in the nation. Penn Medicine's central source for information includes physician directories, directions to facilities, online appointment scheduling, and health advice from America's best hospitals. The award-winning comprehensive online cancer resource from the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn. Penn Nursing advances the entire nursing profession, from research and practice to policy, and delivers high-quality health services to seniors, neighbors, and clinics throughout the region. Penn Dental provides compassionate, comprehensive dental care with dentists in every specialty. Look here for information about the Dental School Clinics, Penn Dental Network, and Faculty Practice Plan for faculty and staff. Schedule appointments online and learn about health services available at Penn, including emergency care, insurance, vaccines, and women's health. Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and enriched by four undergraduate and 12 graduate schools' integrated resources, Penn offers students an unparalleled education informed by inclusivity, intellectual rigor, research, and the impetus to create new knowledge to the benefit of individuals and communities around the world. Ranked in the top of Kiplinger's Best Values in Private Universities, the University of Pennsylvania is committed to making its practical, powerful, and flexible Ivy League education available to the best and brightest students, regardless of their economic circumstances. A generous financial aid budget and inclusive aid policies make matriculating at Penn an attainable goal for talented, hardworking students from the broadest possible range of backgrounds. Penn offers 116 different graduate and professional programs within 12 schools on one campus. Because each of these programs has a separate admissions process, applicants apply directly to the interest program. Altogether, Penn's graduate and professional students form a dynamic group that enriches and is enriched by the wider University community. Penn's graduate programs are among the top-ranked in the country, and all of them emphasize the integration of knowledge across disciplines and schools. Because graduate admissions at Penn are not centralized, all applications and questions about the process should be directed to the graduate program of interest. Penn's graduate tuition and fees vary by school. Penn awards some loans based on financial need, and some schools award merit-based scholarships or provides support in return for service. Contact your school for information on its policies and application procedures for grants and scholarship funding. A stimulating community of students and scholars from across Penn's 12 schools form a vibrant graduate network. The campus offers graduate students extensive resources for academic support and personal enrichment. With more than $900 million in annual R&D expenditures, Penn is one of the nation's top research universities, not only generating essential new knowledge in the fields of medicine, technology, business, science, and beyond but applying this knowledge to improve the lives of individuals and communities at home and around the world. Innovative research that yields actionable knowledge is one of the cornerstones of Penn Compact 2020, President Gutmann's vision for the future of the University.Penn has long been a cradle of ingenuity dedicated to serving the public good. The Pennovation Center, the flagship facility of the Pennovation Works, leverages this legacy by creating an environment that nurtures novel ideas and accelerates their evolution into new technologies, therapies, products, and, ultimately, companies that will change the world. The investigative collaborations that take place at Penn represent some of today's most cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Explore the 142 centers and institutes that generate new knowledge all over campus, and learn about the powerful impact this Penn-generated knowledge is making in all corners of the world. As one of the nation's premier research universities, Penn provides extensive support for faculty, pre- and post-doctoral, and undergraduate research. Learn more about the opportunities, training, resources, and services Penn offers researchers across the University.Penn has taken significant steps to ensure that the University continues to function in case of an emergency. The resources and information on this page are designed to help the Penn community members prepare for and cope with an unexpected crisis and protect the campus community should the region experience a hostile act. It is a central source for police, fire, emergency services, and security services, including walking escorts and special victim services. Public safety also manages the University's extensive electronic security infrastructure. An overview of Penn's safety and security services, including general public safety tips and essential information about the ways Penn students can promote a safe campus. The daily Clery crime log includes all alleged criminal incidents reported to and made known to the Division of Public Safety in the Penn Patrol Zone. Penn Guardian is a service that allows anyone with a valid Penn ID number and PennKey to rapidly and silently provide information to the Division of Public Safety during an emergency. PVP provides a wide range of confidential, safe resources, and comprehensive educational programs to engage Penn community members in preventing sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking on campus. View full university

As the national UniversityUniversity of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the UniversityUniversity has a mandate to lead the nation in human capital development, leading innovation, contributing to economic development, and leading society. Technology and the rapidly changing external environment, transforming teaching and research, are challenging the University'sUniversity's traditional view. Students and wider society require year-round access to high-quality courses and flexible modes of delivery. The economic context of the GCC and challenges that we currently face in growing the private sector also challenges the University of Bahrain to respond to by focusing on producing high quality and skilled workforce and the next generation of leaders. The UniversityUniversity has a clear focus on several areas that will be key to our success, including the newly established teaching and leadership unit to advance our teaching methods and curricula. Targeted and innovative approaches to research through international and industry collaboration will promote our reputation both regionally and beyond. The University of Bahrain has significant international reach and global standing through its students and graduates, research, and academic partnerships. Technology is critical not only to enhance teaching and learning but also to create a SMART campus fitting with the digital age that we now live in. The University of Bahrain is central to the economic growth of Bahrain by offering programs and courses aligned with the national economic strategy while also ensuring sustainability through operating as a commercial and entrepreneurial university. As the world evolves, so does the University of Bahrain, however, what is constant is the teacher-student relationship. Our UniversityUniversity has to ensure that our teachers have the right skills, access to technology, and professional development to deliver a high-quality experience to our students. Our graduates will lead in government, industry, and society and become global ambassadors for the University and Bahrain. In September, UniversityUniversity will launch its transformation plan that will provide the platform to establishing UniversityUniversity as a world-class institute and a leading university in the Arab world. Our vital strategic pillars will focus on producing high quality skilled and creative graduates, technology-led teaching and learning, integration with industry, enhancing postgraduate programs, research, and strengthening international links. The impact of the University of Bahrain is global through our proud alumni, networks, collaborative links, international workforce, and students. With over 2,000 staff, 26,000 students, and 60,000 alumni, the UniversityUniversity is one of the largest in the region with a campus that matches its status as Bahrain's flagship university. Over the next four years, our ambition is to establish ourselves globally. That requires the move to knowledge creation through developing our innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem as we aim to lead the national economy. View full university

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a leading higher education institution and the most prominent private university in Kuwait. It offers bachelor's degree programs in Business and Engineering as well as a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). Following the motto "Knowledge Beyond Education," AUM harmoniously combines theory with application to create a robust learning environment through various programs, preparing its graduates for an active integration in multidisciplinary technical environments. AUM has more than 9000 enrolled full-time students as of Fall 2017 and is based on a dynamic campus area in Egaila comprising green open landscaped spaces and modernly designed buildings that include: AUM College of Business Administration (CBA) offering bachelor's degree programs in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management Information System (MIS) and Human Resource Management (HRM), in addition to an MBA program. AUM College of Engineering and Technology offering Industrial, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering programs, in addition to Information System Technology (IST) and Telecommunications and Networking Technology (TNT). AUM Library, a modern and well-designed library, offers a wide range of scientific data and references, a rich collection of print and electronic resources, HD cinema for research and documentaries, meeting rooms for student projects, and teamwork. AUM Sports Center comprising a fully equipped gym and offers sports indoor and outdoor playgrounds including a FIFA certified football field, a full-size court for basketball, volleyball, tennis, futsal, handball, and a multi-purpose aerobics hall for lower impact athletic purposes, as well as running and cycling tracks. AUM Research and Innovation Center, including the fully equipped AUM Robotics Center and AUM Nanotechnology Center, developed with the support of Purdue University in the USA, and the first of its kind in the region. AUM Cultural Center comprises AUM Opera House and AUM Conference Center, seminar halls, and a spacious hall to host art events and workshops. A Career Development and Recruitment Center provides training and career guidance services to students through lectures and workshops on leadership, communication, initiative skills, and other organized events throughout the year. The Center seeks to build a close relationship with the companies and institutions operating in Kuwait to fill the gap between educational curricula and labor market requirements. In addition to an outdoor amphitheater, numerous cafeterias, multi-storage parking complexes, and a wide range of high-tech labs and facilities that are also put at the disposal of AUM students to enhance their practical skills and enable them to be more competitive in the job industry following their graduation. AUM is accredited by the Private Universities Council (PUC) in Kuwait as a top-ranked university. View full university

The establishment of Kuwait University began by issuing an Amiri decree in 1966 No. 29/1966. It took the responsibility of preparing and educationally qualifying the young generation, the real wealth of this country, to achieve the ambitious future goals with the most necessary knowledge, culture, and science. The ability to offer distinguished academic learning for these young generations is the key to developing and disseminating the knowledge needed to meet all goals and meet the requirements of society. Since its establishment, Kuwait University has witnessed a significant expansion in the number of scientific colleges reaching 16 colleges. The colleges offer various undergraduate and graduate programs. They are College of Law, College of Arts, College of Science College of Medicine, College of Engineering and Petroleum, College of Allied Health Science, College of Education, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, College of Business Administration, College of Pharmacy, College of Dentistry, College of Social Science, College of Women, College of Architecture and College of Computer Science and Engineering. As for graduate programs, the university currently offers 6 Ph.D. programs, 48 Masters and 4 Higher Diploma programs in various disciplines. It is planned to offer new graduate studies programs to cover all the available bachelor degree programs at Kuwait University. Early at the beginnings of establishing Kuwait University, administrations and academic work centers supported and contributed to the development of research, education, and community service. These administrations and work centers are University President and Vice Presidents ( Vice President for Academic Affairs- Vice President for Research- Vice President for Planning- Vice President for Academic Support- Vice President for Health Science), Secretary-General and the related departments, Deanship of Community Services and Continuing Education, Deanship of Admission and Registration, Deanship of Student Affairs, Center of Information Systems, Center for Strategic and Future Studies, Center Of Evaluation and Measurement, center for Distant Learning, Gulf and Arabian Peninsula study, Arabic Regional Center for Environmental Law, Khawarizmi Training Center, Construction Program, and Student Book Shop. To maintain the bright journey of KU, the significance of strategic planning became one of the most critical priorities, taking the responsibility of unifying the framework and organizing priorities in order to be able to move forward towards achieving all goals and objectives that were set up since its establishment. A five-year strategic plan was also set up (2013-2017). It consists of new directions for the futuristic vision that will draw a clear pathway of taking Kuwait University as a leading national university in the region. Every college and work center is required to prepare a five-year action plan according to specified goals and objectives, set up previously in Kuwait University's strategic plan (2013-2017). Kuwait University is committed to preparing great human wealth armed with the knowledge to meet the requirements of the state of Kuwait's development and keep up with the pace of modern life through high-quality education, excellence in scientific research, and advancement of community service. Kuwait University is a pioneering national university with outstanding qualifications in higher education and scientific research. To prepare a prominent human capital characterized by their exceptional knowledge, to meet the development requirements, to keep pace with the latest information and technology in higher education, and to lead in scientific research while upgrading in serving the community. View full university

Yale University is a large research university with a wide array of programs, departments, schools, centers, museums, and many affiliated organizations. Yale is overseen by President Peter Salovey and the university’s board of trustees, who comprise the governing and policy-making body known formally as the Yale Corporation. The institution is also led and supported by the University Cabinet, an advisory body convened by the president, which consists of the deans, vice presidents, and other senior academic and administrative leaders. Yale has grown and evolved for 300-plus years, passing many milestones and forging traditions along the way. At Yale, we view college as a time for students to explore, exercise curiosity, and discover new interests and abilities. We provide students with an immersive, collaborative, and inspiring environment where they can develop a broadly informed, highly disciplined intellect that will help them be successful in whatever work they finally choose. Our students graduate with the values and knowledge they need to pursue meaningful work, find passion in life-long learning, and lead successful and purposeful lives. All undergraduates attend Yale College, an intimate learning environment offering instruction in the liberal arts and sciences. With access to Yale’s extensive collections and resources, our undergraduates have discovered new species, patented products, and co-authored original research. There are a variety of global learning opportunities available, from studying abroad to international internships to directed research. Writing and science programs, directed studies, seminars, and more students can choose from a number of special academic offerings during their time at Yale. Yale offers advanced degrees through its Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and 12 professional schools. Browse the organizations below for information on programs of study, academic requirements, and faculty research. Yale’s Graduate School of Arts & Sciences offers programs leading to M.A., M.S., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in 73 departments and programs. The Yale School of Architecture’s mandate is for each student to understand architecture as a creative, productive, innovative, and responsible practice. The Yale School of Art has a long and distinguished history of training artists of the highest caliber. Yale Divinity School educates the scholars, ministers, and spiritual leaders of the future. Yale School of Drama graduates have raised the standards of professional practice around the world in every theatrical discipline, creating bold art that engages the mind and delights the senses. The Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science is at the cutting edge of research to develop technologies that address global societal problems. The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies is dedicated to sustaining and restoring the long-term health of the biosphere and the well-being of its people. Yale Law School hones the world’s finest legal minds in an environment that features world-renowned faculty, small classes, and countless opportunities for clinical training and public service. School of Management students, faculty, and alumni are committed to understanding the complex forces transforming global markets and building organizations that contribute lasting value to society. Yale School of Medicine graduates go on to become leaders in academic medicine and health care, and innovators in clinical practice, biotechnology, and public policy. The Yale School of Music is an international leader in educating the creative musicians and cultural leaders of tomorrow. The Yale School of Nursing community is deeply committed to the idea that access to high quality patient‐centered health care is a social right, not a privilege. The School of Public Health supports research and innovative programs that protect and improve the health of people around the globe. The university traces its roots to the 1640s when colonial clergymen led an effort to establish a local college to preserve the tradition of European liberal education in the New World. In 1701 the charter was granted for a school “wherein Youth may be instructed in the Arts and Sciences (and) through the blessing of Almighty God may be fitted for Publick employment both in Church and Civil State.” The school officially became Yale College in 1718, when it was renamed in honor of Welsh merchant Elihu Yale, who had donated the proceeds from the sale of nine bales of goods together with 417 books and a portrait of King George I.Take a stroll through Yale’s three centuries of history, and learn about the traditions that have become part of the fabric of our university.Class Day takes place on Old Campus on the Sunday before Commencement and includes the awarding of academic, artistic, and athletic prizes the celebration of undergraduates and an address by a notable speaker. Also, hats. Yale began a new tradition in 2014 of a “Founders Day” event for students, faculty, and staff, to be held annually on a day close to the anniversary of the 1701 founding. Yale’s residential college system allows students to experience the cohesiveness and intimacy of a small school while still enjoying the cultural and scholarly resources of a large university. Each year, new students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences sign the register to celebrate the start of their graduate studies at Yale. The Yale School of Medicine welcomes first-year students to a life in medicine during the annual White Coat Ceremony. Yale football games have been a tradition for Yalies since the mid-1800s we celebrated 150 years of baseball in 2015 and Yale athletes have excelled around the world in the Olympics and other international competitions. Yale’s connections to the military have been long-standing, beginning in 1779 when past-president Naphtali Daggett led more than half of the student body to take on British troops when they attacked New Haven. View full university

HKUST – A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, advancing science, technology, business and humanities, and educating the new generation of front-runners for the world. Since its official opening in October 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has established itself as an intellectual powerhouse, energizing the community’s transformation into a knowledge-based society, and securing a place on the academic world map record-breaking time. HKUST is a young, elite research-focused university with a world-class reputation, global outlook, innovative spirit, and a fantastic story to tell. In just two decades, we have established ourselves as a top university globally, rising fast through our leading research breakthroughs and top international faculty, our holistic education for undergraduates and postgraduates, and our drive to change lives for the better. At HKUST, we do not strive to be different. We are different. Our University’s East-West educational ethos revolves around the core values of excellence, critical thinking and open-mindedness, can-do spirit and entrepreneurship, diversity, and academic freedom. Our ethos has drawn over 30 nationalities from six continents to our spectacular coastal campus in cosmopolitan Hong Kong on the southern tip of China and the heart of Asia. Moreover, such HKUST education is such hallmarks that enable our graduates to fly high in careers and community activities around the world and as creators, researchers, and entrepreneurs, who seek to realize dreams and improve all our lives. HKUST, at a Glance, provides you with current information and statistics about the University. You can also know more about us. The University is committed to being a leader in the academic world through excellence in teaching, research, and people while placing the utmost value in the freedom to conduct academic activities, subject to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. The University positions itself as a focused elite research university at the cutting edge in all target fields of pursuit with global influence. We bring together global thought leaders to foster interaction and partner with government, business, and industry, to make a significant contribution to the economic and social development both locally and nationally. Also, we encourage and commend our faculty, staff, and students for dedicating themselves to service to the local community. The University stands for the can-do spirit with responsibility and integrity. We cherish entrepreneurial and innovative thinking for solutions to problems in daily work. We cultivate a community characterized by the traits of risk-taking, willingness to overcome challenges, innovativeness, creativeness, and trust in one-self. This also implies that the University provides an environment for students and faculty to pursue entrepreneurship. The University values and respects the differences of individuals, whether they are of a different race, gender, cultural background, religion, personal interests, and in other dimensions, and strives to embrace these diverse forces to foster an inclusive and caring environment. This will allow us to harness the richness of ideas and perspectives for the benefit of the whole community. The entire HKUST family works together as an integrated and holistic team. By bringing together the different ideas and roles of our people (students, faculty, staff, alumni, Council/Court, and friends of HKUST) and strengths of different academic and professional disciplines, we strive to make the whole of our University’s mission more significant than the sum of its parts. To give all students, undergraduate and postgraduate alike, a broadly based University experience that includes: superior training in their chosen fields of study a well-rounded education that enhances the development of their creativity, critical thinking, global outlook, and cultural awareness a campus life that prepares them to be community leaders and lifelong learners. To provide a dynamic and supportive working environment in which faculty and staff may continually develop intellectually and professionally. To be a leading institution for research and postgraduate study, pursuing knowledge in both fundamental and applied areas, and collaborating closely with business and industry in promoting technological innovation and economic development To provide an open environment and atmosphere conducive to the exchange of knowledge, views, and innovative ideas among students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars. Promote and assist in Hong Kong’s economic and social development and enrich Hong Kong’s culture. Given the global and regional context and the challenges and opportunities ahead, we have identified five objectives for HKUST as priorities for our strategic development. These objectives are not meant to be comprehensive to cover all areas but reflect the desired emphasis and directions for the next five years. View full university