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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been ranked among the top 20 in a global league table. It is the first time two of the city’s universities have achieved this at the same time.
The UK-based education information firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) said that Hong Kong had Asia’s most improved higher education system for the second consecutive year.
QS said Hong Kong universities were among the most improved institutions in the world this year, achieving significant gains in research performance and employer reputation.
In the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2027, HKU successfully retained its 11th place. CUHK surged from 32nd to 18th. It not only achieved a record-high position but also made the greatest leap among all institutions ranked in the top 20 and top 50.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology climbed 11 positions to 33rd globally.
Polytechnic University secured a historic milestone for the city by moving up four spots to claim the 50th position. It was the fourth university in Hong Kong to be ranked in the top 50.
