HKUST
"Hands on the Present, Eyes on the Future"
Official Statutory Accreditation Decree
Edinburgh International Accreditation Council · Registry Instrument
BE IT KNOWN that upon comprehensive inspection by the Board of Quality Assurance Commissioners, and having satisfied all 10 Core Academic & Pedagogical Standards of the Edinburgh Framework, full institutional accreditation is formally affirmed for:
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Tier 1 - Comprehensive Global Research & Higher Education
This charter authorizes the conferral of recognized Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees in alignment with the UK Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) and the Bologna European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Institutional Pedigree & Mission
HKUST (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), established in 1991, stands as a historic bastion of scholarly inquiry, research excellence, and international academic leadership. The institution adheres to rigorous UK FHEQ Level 4-8 and European Bologna EHEA standards, attested by peer-review inspections under the EIAC Board of Commissioners.
Evaluated Academic Standards
Accredited Programs & Degree Faculties
Certified curricula, credit structures, and official institutional portals
School of Engineering · 1 Year · 90 CATS/ECTS Credits · On-Campus & Blended Research
School of Business and Management · 1.5 Years · 120 CATS/ECTS Credits · On-Campus & Blended Research
Accreditation Scope
- Undergraduate Honours Degrees
- Taught Master's & Postgraduate Diplomas
- Research Doctorates (PhD / DSc)
- Blended & Advanced Lab Learning Environments
Academic Leadership
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