PolyU Nursing ranked 16th according to the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University continues to be a leading institution in Hong Kong for nursing studies, as per the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject (Nursing). PolyU’s nursing program has consistently risen in numerous rankings and has steadily advanced on a global scale, rising from 31st in the world in 2024 to 16th worldwide this year, second in HK and third among nursing schools in Asia. 

According to Prof. Janelle YORKE, Chair Professor of Nursing & Head of the School of Nursing of PolyU, “These rankings are based on the School’s globally recognized excellence in nursing research, leadership, and clinical practice. The ongoing progress indicates that our faculty and students are genuinely creating something remarkable for the nursing field that enhances the health and welfare of people in Hong Kong and beyond.”

“We continue to attract the most talented and skilled individuals to our nursing programmes. Our strong link with the industry in education, research, and patient care fosters students to evolve into the nursing leaders of the future. I would like to thank and congratulate all our dedicated academic staff for providing students with an enriching and supportive learning environment, and for the outstanding practice changing research that they do,” states Prof. YORKE.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject highlight the world's top universities in individual subject areas, covering 55 subjects as of 2025. It aims to help prospective students identify the world’s leading schools in their chosen field. The rankings are based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. 

Data retrieved from https://www.topuniversities.com/university-subject-rankings/nursing.