The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Reviews
79% would recommend to a friend
(483 total reviews)

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85% approve of CEO
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Found 483 of over 954 reviews
Updated 21 Nov 2023
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- 5.021 Nov 2023PhD Graduate StudentCurrent EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
The faculty members are supportive
Cons
Far away from the central
- 4.014 Nov 2023Student DocentCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearHong Kong
Pros
Employers are nice and treat me fairly. If I make a mistake in filing my hours they are willing to ask me for clarification to correct it. It's full filling when talking to guests, without them job is just chill.
Cons
If your looking for steady challenge this isn't it.
- 5.015 Nov 2023Instructional AssistantFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsClear Water Bay
Pros
The staff insurance covers almost every dental care. Workload is low.
Cons
Low pay, not much room for promotion. And first year of employment you won’t get any gratuities.
- 4.018 Nov 2023Research AssistantFormer Employee, less than 1 yearHong Kong
Pros
Flexible work schedule Work from home available
Cons
No bonus or other salary benefits
- 2.018 Nov 2023Research AssistantFormer EmployeeClear Water Bay
Pros
Health benefits and insurance are not bad.
Cons
Wage is low and poor prospect
- 5.012 Nov 2023ProfessorCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearHong Kong
Pros
great academic environment great resources
Cons
stress and tension professors are deadline fighters
- 4.08 Nov 2023ConsultancyFormer EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
Awesome peers and professors could always give insights.
Cons
Actually I did not experience any downsides
- 5.05 Nov 2023Research AssistantFormer EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
good enviroment food setup management
Cons
low payment, intense work and load
- 4.03 Nov 2023Instructional AssistantCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsHong Kong
Pros
Flexible working hours; high degree of freedom
Cons
low salary increment; work in isolation
- 3.09 Oct 2023RPGCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearHong Kong
Pros
friendly and effective staff support
Cons
Same RPG rate for several years despite inflation, and no higher Post-QE rate in the Biz school
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 954 reviews left anonymously by employees. 79% of employees would recommend working at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -2% over the last 12 months.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. This rating has decreased by -6% over the last 12 months.
79% of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.