The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has reaffirmed its position as Asia's premier institution, ranking first in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 for the second consecutive year. Released today (3 November) by global higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the results consolidate HKU's status at the forefront of regional and international academia.
Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, remarked, "Securing the top spot in Asia for the second consecutive year is underpinned by our community's unyielding commitment to academic excellence, and directly stems from the University's active drive for change in recent years. We will continue to draw the world's finest minds to shape an academic ecosystem driven by a spirit of inquiry, propelling Hong Kong's advancement as an international hub for education, innovation and technology, while supporting the nation's high-quality development through scientific breakthroughs and contributing to solving global challenges."
HKU is steadfastly advancing its vision to become "a world-leading university transforming humanity's future". Driven by an enduring pursuit of excellence, the University continuously elevates the standards of teaching and research innovation, fulfilling its mission as a leading global institution to cultivate future leaders with a global perspective.
The QS Asia University Rankings are released annually, highlighting the top universities in Asia. The 2027 rankings were determined based on indicators, encompassing research and discovery, learning experience, global engagement and employability.
