The University of Hong Kong ranked 3rd in China, 89th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 175 research topics. The University of Hong Kong ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 234,780 academic publications and 8,370,585 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 222 notable alumni.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 5th for Biology in China and 66th in the World with 127,067 publications made and 5,266,852 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 5th for Engineering in China and 38th in the World with 121,903 publications made and 4,555,408 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 54th in the World with 110,885 publications made and 4,619,217 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 51st in the World with 107,175 publications made and 3,990,847 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 47th in the World with 102,239 publications made and 3,421,512 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 92,627 publications made and 3,581,259 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 91,969 publications made and 3,223,743 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 88,512 publications made and 3,421,451 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 2nd for Mathematics in China and 34th in the World with 56,268 publications made and 1,935,777 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 1st for Psychology in China and 78th in the World with 51,851 publications made and 1,824,877 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 41,451 publications made and 1,492,792 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 1st for Economics in China and 36th in the World with 30,130 publications made and 1,030,335 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 54th in the World with 17,311 publications made and 474,121 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.
