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Reputation | 😎 World-Class University HKUST is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world. It is ranked #27 in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and #2 in Asia. | 😕 Lower Global Ranking CUHK is ranked #46 in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and #5 in Asia. While it is still a reputable university, it is not as highly ranked as HKUST.
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Research | 🔬 Leading Research Institution HKUST is known for its strong research focus and has been recognized as a leading research institution in Asia. It has a number of research centers and institutes, including the Institute for Advanced Study and the Robotics Institute. | 🤔 Less Research-Focused While CUHK also has a strong research focus, it is not as well-known for its research as HKUST. It has fewer research centers and institutes compared to HKUST.
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Location | 🌊 Beautiful Campus HKUST is located in Clear Water Bay, which is known for its scenic views and natural beauty. The campus itself is also well-designed and modern. | 🏢 Less Scenic Location CUHK is located in Ma Liu Shui, which is a more urban area and not as scenic as Clear Water Bay. The campus is also older and less modern compared to HKUST.
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Student Life | 🎉 Vibrant Campus Life HKUST has a lively campus with a wide range of student clubs and organizations, as well as sports facilities and events. It also has a strong international community, with students from over 100 countries. | 🤷♀️ Less Vibrant Campus Life While CUHK also has a range of student clubs and organizations, it is not as lively as HKUST. It also has a smaller international community compared to HKUST. |