Mission Statement

Most classrooms, lecture theatres and laboratories at HKUST are accessible by students with SEN.

Statement on Equal Opportunities and Zero Tolerance for Discrimination

At the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy against any form of disability discrimination, harassment, or vilification. The University requires all members to comply with legislation protecting equal opportunities for students with special educational needs (SEN), in alignment with Hong Kong legislation and the principles set forth by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). We adhere to the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (Cap. 383) and the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 487), specifically referring to the Clause 24 in Education of Cap. 487.  We also follow the EOC’s Code of Practice on Education to guide our actions and policies.

The Diversity and Equal Opportunities Committee of HKUST provides strategic oversight on matters of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment extends to providing equal access to educational activities and opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff, promoting an inclusive culture that values diversity in all its forms. Additionally, the EOC has prepared a Casebook that includes detailed examples and guidelines, particularly in the sections on “Disability Discrimination,” which can be referred to as needed for more information.

有關對平等機會和對歧視行為持零容忍立場的宗旨

香港科技大學致力營造一個包容和平等的環境，並對任何形式的殘疾歧視、騷擾或誹謗採取零容忍政策。大學要求所有成員遵守保護特殊教育需要學生平等機會的法例，並與香港法例和平等機會委員會（平機會）所制定的原則保持一致。我們遵守《香港人權法案條例》（第383章）和《殘疾歧視條例》（第487章）(有關教育的條例，請參閱第487章中的第24條)，並依循平機會《教育實務守則》的指引。

香港科技大學的多元及平等機會委員會亦在平等機會、多元化及共融上提供督導和監督，並在提高大學所有成員對多元共融及平等機會的認識和教育方面發揮重要作用。此外，平機會編制了一本個案實錄，在不同的歧視條例範疇中詳細列出不同情況的示例和指南，特別是在「殘疾歧視」部分，以便需要時作參考及獲取更多資訊。

Statement on Supporting Students with SEN

The University takes a proactive role in ensuring and cultivating a positive learning environment for students, where equal opportunities in academic and non-academic pursuits for each student are guaranteed.

The SEN Support under the Counseling and Wellness Center provides a wide range of support services and resources to ensure that all students have equality of opportunity, that they benefit equally from university life, and to cultivate a campus culture of inclusion.  SEN Support has the following objectives:

• Embracing diversity and inclusiveness
• Cultivating a caring and mutually supportive atmosphere in the University
• Raising awareness of diverse-ability and initiating a cultural change at HKUST
• Promoting integration and equal opportunities on campus
• Providing a one-stop service to students with special educational needs (SEN) and faculty / staff working with these students

If a student is diagnosed or suspects his/her difficulties are related to any type of SEN, he or she is strongly advised to self-identify and provide recent documentation of his or her SEN to SEN Support. Reasonable accommodations or adjustments will be worked out amongst student, instructor(s) and SEN Support.   If SEN Support is not aware of a student's needs, please contact sen@ust.hk to arrange a confidential discussion.  All information is handled in the strictest confidence.