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of 20% non-local undergraduate intake, with a balance between
Mainland students and those from overseas. In 2012-13, we saw
approximately 56% of non-local undergraduates from Mainland
China and 44% from other parts of the world, representing the most
diverse group among University Grants Committee-supported
institutions.
Our spectacular and inspiring campus is among the attractions
that draw faculty and students to join HKUST, and we added to
its appeal through the opening of the Lee Shau Kee Campus with
state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and a sweeping sea
view. I was also pleased to see our new residential halls completed,
providing another 700 places in total. Sharing life on campus with
fellow students is a rewarding part of attending university and a
good way to gain greater independence.
Building Global Presence
As higher education expands around the world and competition
strengthens for leading faculty and students, we must proactively
work to keep HKUST at the global forefront. We have consistently
performed strongly in international rankings. In 2013, we were
ranked No.1 globally in the QS Top 50 Under 50 for universities
established for less than five decades and No. 1 for the third year
in a row in the QS Asian University Rankings. However, we must
continue to build on our unique strengths in order to stand out in
the increasingly crowded international higher education sector.
In line with this, I have led two HKUST delegations to Europe,
the Near and Middle East over the year, visiting 33 universities,
science and technology institutions and organizations to foster
ties and establish fruitful connections for our faculty and students.
We entered into 89 agreements at various levels with leading
universities globally and continued to build relationships through
our network of 250 institutions. Our strategic partnership initiative,
for example, represents an important step to deepen collaboration
with top international universities that have complementary
strengths.
President’s Report