PolyU achieves impressive results in Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with five subjects ranking in global top 100

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has demonstrated encouraging performance in the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The University has five subjects ranked among the top 100 globally, with Business & Economics and Engineering being placed in the top 50, highlighting its excellence in teaching and research, as well as its competitiveness in the global higher education landscape.

Among the highest ranked PolyU subjects are Business & Economics (37th), Engineering (41st), Social Sciences (68th), Computer Science (74th) and, entering the global top 100 for the first time, Physical Sciences (97th). Other PolyU disciplines, including Arts & Humanities, Medical & Health and Life Sciences, were also listed in the Rankings, reaffirming the University’s endeavour to continue making breakthroughs in various academic fields.

PolyU aspires to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. Moving forward, the University will further strengthen its ties and collaborations with partners around the globe, promote world-leading research and innovation, and nurture more socially responsible professionals and leaders for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world.

The THE World University Rankings by Subject assess universities across 11 disciplines based on five core pillar criteria: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, International Outlook and Industry.

For more information on the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025, please visit:

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/by-subject.

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