The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public research university in Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Founded in 1991, it was the territory's third institution to be granted university status, and the first university without any precursory existence upon its formation. It occupies a 60 hectare seaside site in Tai Po Tsai, Clear Water Bay Peninsula.

The university is organised into four academic schools focusing on business and management, engineering, humanities and social science, and science.