The University of Hong Kong ranked 3rd in China, 86th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 172 research topics. The University of Hong Kong ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 224,036 academic publications and 7,771,729 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 215 notable alumni.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 3rd for Biology in China and 66th in the World with 121,886 publications made and 4,886,698 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 4th for Engineering in China and 39th in the World with 116,826 publications made and 4,223,365 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 5th for Chemistry in China and 58th in the World with 106,597 publications made and 4,281,226 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 7th for Physics in China and 52nd in the World with 102,932 publications made and 3,713,347 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 2nd for Computer Science in China and 50th in the World with 97,105 publications made and 3,160,193 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 4th for Medicine in China and 80th in the World with 88,310 publications made and 3,322,968 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 62nd in the World with 88,222 publications made and 2,989,184 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in China and 43rd in the World with 85,277 publications made and 3,164,283 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 2nd for Mathematics in China and 36th in the World with 54,507 publications made and 1,815,292 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 1st for Psychology in China and 79th in the World with 49,366 publications made and 1,681,950 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 1st for Business in China and 27th in the World with 40,183 publications made and 1,394,102 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 1st for Economics in China and 37th in the World with 29,284 publications made and 966,050 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 2nd for Art & Design in China and 55th in the World with 16,385 publications made and 437,183 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
