The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, referred to as "National University of Science and Technology", is a university located in Beijing. It adopts the mode of combining science and education, and pays attention to the combination of scientific research and education. As a national "double-class" construction university, HKUST enjoys a high reputation and status in the education sector. This school was selected into the "Experimental Plan for Training Top Students in Basic Subjects", which means that it has special advantages and resources in training outstanding students. In addition, HKUST is a member of the Pacific Rim University Alliance, the Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance, the China University Planetary Science Alliance and the China-Europe Business School Alliance, which provide platforms for international exchanges and cooperation.