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The University of Hong Kong

HKU · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Founded 1911
#45
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, The University of Hong Kong ranks #45 globally — #11 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #67 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #44 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, The University of Hong Kong places #45 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#11
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#67
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#44
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Founded
1911
Total students
≈ 30,000
International students
≈ 43%
Official site

Subject rankings

The University of Hong Kong by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Education #5 #7 #4 #1
Dentistry #2 #11
Medicine / Clinical #37 #101-150 #4
Biological Sciences #51 #46 #4
Accounting & Finance #26 #9
Transportation Science #10
Geography #11 #14
Earth & Geosciences #51-100 #11 #53
Library & Information Science #15 #12
Civil Engineering #20 #12 #24
Architecture #14
Arts & Humanities #19 #55 #14
Public Health #20 #14
Environmental Science #47 #16 #65
Artificial Intelligence #18 #76-100 #33
Clinical & Health #18
Law #20 #27 #51-75
Automation & Control #20
English Language & Literature #22
Social Sciences & Management #22 #33
Modern Languages #23
Sociology #24 #101-150
History of Art #26-50
Linguistics #27
Computer Science #27 #47 #36 #30
History #28
Life Sciences & Medicine #28 #47
Nursing #30 #33
Marketing #30
Economics & Econometrics #31 #50 #39
Mining & Mineral Engineering #32
Business & Management #32 #51-75
Public Administration #32
Statistics #32 #51-75
Engineering & Technology #59 #37 #33
Psychology #35 #62 #101-150 #54
Hospitality & Tourism #36
Natural / Physical Sciences #58 #37
Business & Economics #40
Chemistry #45 #101-150 #84
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #51 #47 #49
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #60 #151-200 #48
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #49 #151-200
Archaeology #51-100
Performing Arts #51-100
Anatomy & Physiology #51-100
Mathematics #51 #301-400 #192
Anthropology #51-100
Communication & Media #51-100 #101-150
Development Studies #51-100
Sports Science #51-100
Physics & Astronomy #63 #51-75 #82
Telecommunication Engineering #51-75
Biomedical Engineering #51-75
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #51-75 #93
Political Science & IR #53 #101-150
Art & Design #56
Chemical Engineering #64 #76-100 #127
Materials Science #75 #76-100 #64
Water Resources #76-100 #78
Philosophy #101-150
Theology & Religious Studies #101-150
Metallurgical Engineering #101-150
Energy Science & Engineering #151-200 #130
Food Science & Technology #151-200
Biotechnology #151-200 #218
Agriculture & Forestry #401-500 #174

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is The University of Hong Kong ranked in the world in 2026?

The University of Hong Kong ranks #11 in QS 2026, #67 in ARWU 2025 and #44 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #45 globally.

When was The University of Hong Kong founded?

The University of Hong Kong was founded in 1911.

What percentage of The University of Hong Kong students are international?

Approximately 43% of The University of Hong Kong's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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