Association of Pacific Rim Universities
A network of leading research universities around the Pacific Rim, advancing collaboration on education, research and public policy.
Global Engagement
Forging partnerships that travel
We are continually forging global partnerships to encourage academic and research collaborations, knowledge transfer, and cultural exchange.
International Network & Alliances
HKUST serves as the founding and core member of more than 40 renowned international alliances.
Global Collaborations
Connecting our students, researchers and faculty with the international academic community.
Addressing Global Challenges
We are committed to tackling the greatest global challenges of our time with multidisciplinary solutions.
More than 40 alliances
International Network & Alliances
HKUST serves as the founding and core member of more than 40 renowned international alliances. A selection of networks we help steward:
Asian Universities Alliance
A platform of premier Asian universities jointly addressing regional and global challenges through student mobility and joint research.
Association of East Asian Research Universities
A forum of research-intensive universities in East Asia dedicated to academic exchange and scientific cooperation.
ASPIRE League
The Asian Science and Technology Pioneering Institutes of Research and Education — five leading science and technology universities.
Asia-Oceania Top University League on Engineering
An engineering league advancing postgraduate exchange and joint workshops across Asia and Oceania.
Global Artificial Intelligence Academic Alliance
A worldwide alliance of universities shaping the research agenda and responsible practice of artificial intelligence.
Beijing-Hong Kong Universities Alliance
Connecting flagship universities in Beijing and Hong Kong for talent, research and innovation corridors.
Shanghai-HK University Alliance
A partnership of leading universities in Shanghai and Hong Kong to deepen academic and industry collaboration.
GD-HK-Macau University Alliance
A Greater Bay Area alliance of universities in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, built for regional knowledge flow.
Addressing global challenges
From climate collaboration between cities to responsible AI industrial networks, HKUST pairs multidisciplinary research with partners who can take ideas across borders.