The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has climbed two places to 33rd in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, maintaining its position as Hong Kong's highest-ranked higher institution.
This underscores HKU's sustained excellence across teaching, research, and global engagement, as well as its pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education. The University's upward trajectory reflects its unwavering commitment to fostering intellectual rigour, pioneering interdisciplinary scholarship, and cultivating a dynamic learning environment to nurture leaders with a world vision.
Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, remarked, "This achievement epitomises the relentless dedication of the entire University community. HKU remains steadfast in upholding its tradition of excellence, advancing its mission as a world-leading institution through cutting-edge teaching and research and innovative knowledge exchange, thereby strengthening its contributions to the high-quality development of Hong Kong and the nation."
