6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global ranking table
- University of Hong Kong climbs to 17th place, up from 26th last year in latest global ranking by QS
- Chinese University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Polytechnic University, City University and Baptist University also place higher this year
Six public universities in Hong Kong rose in a global ranking, with the city’s oldest institution climbing to 17th place, its best showing since the table began in 2004.
Ben Sowter, senior vice-president of the Britain-based education information firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), said Hong Kong universities were among the most improved institutions in the world this year after achieving significant gains in their reputation among employers and research performance.
“Despite its exceptional academic and research achievements, Hong Kong still faces challenges in improving employment outcomes for graduates,” he said.
“Balancing these successes with the evolving economic and political landscape will be crucial for maintaining its global standing.”
The latest edition of the QS’s world university rankings showed the University of Hong Kong (HKU) climbed to 17th place, up from 26th last year, and reaching its highest position since the world league table was launched in 2004.
HKU also ranked fourth-highest in Asia, after the National University of Singapore, Peking University and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University.
