PolyU achieves record high 54th place in QS World University Rankings

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been ranked 54th in the newly released Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026, a record-high and a three-place rise from the previous year. This reflects the international recognition PolyU has earned for its academic and research excellence, underscoring the University’s influence and accomplishments in the global higher education sector.

The Rankings assessed over 1,500 universities across 106 countries and regions worldwide based on nine indicators. PolyU performed exceptionally in several of these, ranking first in Hong Kong for “International Research Network” and third for “Citations per Faculty,” both of which are research-related indicators. The University also ranked third in Hong Kong for “Sustainability,” affirming its commitment to promoting sustainable development.

Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU, said, “We are pleased that PolyU has achieved its highest position ever in the QS World University Rankings 2026. PolyU aspires to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. The University is committed to nurturing socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. PolyU will continue to strengthen its ties and collaborations with partners around the world, aiming to play a more significant role in the global higher education landscape and contribute to developing Hong Kong into an international hub for post-secondary education.”

PolyU also excelled in the recently announced QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with seven subjects being ranked in the global top 30: Hospitality & Leisure Management (11th), Nursing (16th), Architecture & Built Environment (17th), Civil & Structural Engineering (17th), Art & Design (22nd), Marketing (22nd) and Environmental Sciences (27th). Notably, Nursing has achieved its highest ranking in a decade, while Hospitality & Leisure Management, Art & Design and Environmental Sciences are the top-ranked in Hong Kong.

For more information on the QS World University Rankings 2026, please visit: https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings

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