Hong Kong breaks ground on third medical school’s interim complex, 7 professors hired

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has broken ground on an interim teaching and research complex for its new medical school, the city's third. The eight-story facility, located on HKUST's Clear Water Bay campus, is scheduled for completion by mid-2028 to accommodate the first cohort of 50 students. HKUST has already hired seven clinical professors for the school, with significant interest from international candidates. This interim complex will serve as the medical school's base until a permanent site in the Northern Metropolis becomes available in 2034. The establishment of this new medical school aims to expand medical education and research capacity in Hong Kong.