The Australians lining up for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

By Kelsey Munro
Updated December 15 2016 - 11:08am, first published December 4 2016 - 12:15am
Wei Yang Tai (right) grew up in Queensland, but now studies electrical engineering at HKUST.  Photo: Supplied
Wei Yang Tai (right) grew up in Queensland, but now studies electrical engineering at HKUST. Photo: Supplied
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology campus.  Photo: Supplied
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology campus. Photo: Supplied
HKUST President Professor Tony Chan. Photo: Supplied
HKUST President Professor Tony Chan. Photo: Supplied
The campus.  Photo: Supplied
The campus. Photo: Supplied

It's been called a "miracle" university, founded just 25 years ago and now ranked in the world's Top 50.  How did the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology do it?