Hong Kong’s higher education institutions have demonstrated world-class academic prowess by securing five subject rankings within the global top 10 in the recently published Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This achievement underscores the city’s growing reputation as an educational hub of international significance.
The University of Hong Kong continues to excel in dental education, maintaining its prestigious second-place position worldwide, while its education program has achieved an impressive fifth-place ranking. Meanwhile, The Chinese University of Hong Kong has distinguished itself in healthcare education, with its nursing program securing sixth position globally.
Two institutions particularly stood out for their remarkable advancement in the rankings. The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) witnessed its education program climb five positions to claim seventh place globally. Simultaneously, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) made an extraordinary leap of ten places to reach tenth position in performing arts, simultaneously earning the distinction of being Asia’s top-ranked institution in this discipline.
Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President of EdUHK, described this achievement as “a record-breaking moment” for the institution, noting that the QS ranking reflects the university’s international standing in teacher education, pedagogical research, and educational innovation.
HKAPA Director Anna CY Chan stated that the ranking affirmation validates the academy’s commitment to delivering high-caliber arts education while reinforcing its leadership position in performing arts education throughout Asia and beyond.
The QS subject rankings employ a comprehensive methodology that evaluates institutions based on five key metrics: academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, H-index (measuring research productivity and impact), and international research network. These results position Hong Kong as a competitive force in global higher education, particularly in specialized professional disciplines.