As Asia is growing fast and rising in importance in the global market, the role of Hong Kong as Asia’s hub becomes more significant. Hong Kong provides one of the world’s biggest financial hubs for business, and it is a gateway not only to China, but also to other Asian cities. According to the Globalization Index, Hong Kong is also one of the most culturally integrated city, having both Eastern and Western perspectives. Not only is it a vibrant city, but Hong Kong is also safe with a very low crime rate so it is a perfect place for students to study.

Students who are studying in Hong Kong have an exciting mix of activities to choose from. There are many colorful Chinese festivals that have a long history of 5,000 years celebrated in Hong Kong. Those festivals include Chinese New Year with lion dances and fireworks, Dragon Boat Festival with races and rice dumplings, and Mid-Autumn Festival with moon cakes and lanterns. Those traditional events are very exciting so students in Hong Kong should go and explore.
 
As the first business school in Asia to receive dual accreditation from the AACSB-International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), HKUST’s School of Business and Management (SBM) offers one of the most established and comprehensive business bachelor degree programs in Hong Kong. 

Since its inception, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has consistently ranked as one of the best universities in the world, one of the top 10 universities in Asia, and one of the top universities in Hong Kong. In 2015/16, HKUST was ranked 28th in the QS World University Rankings, a comparative evaluation of over 3,000 universities in the world, and it was ranked 59th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

HKUST's student exchange program is among the most comprehensive in Asia, encompassing 200 partner universities and expending across four continents. Recognized by QS University Rankings 2013 as the top university in Asia for the third straight year, HKUST has developed a distinctive East-West global profile through strategic partnerships, academic agreements, research collaborations, internationalization of students and faculty, and overseas alumni connections.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is the second-largest university in Hong Kong in terms of campus size, HKUST campus located in Clear Water Bay. With a 60-hectares campus, the university is proud to offer safe, clean and attractive environment and academic facilities, library, sport facilities and student accommodation for our university members. Visit the International Students Association page here to learn more about cultural exchange events and opportunities on campus.