The University of Hong Kong ranked 3rd in China, 84th in the global 2024 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 190,978 academic publications and 5,782,477 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 203 notable alumni.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 3rd for Biology in China and 66th in the World with 106,440 publications made and 3,770,974 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 4th for Engineering in China and 36th in the World with 102,416 publications made and 3,262,595 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 57th in the World with 93,949 publications made and 3,381,625 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 53rd in the World with 90,069 publications made and 2,854,104 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 45th in the World with 83,422 publications made and 2,276,628 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 1st for Medicine in China and 82nd in the World with 76,315 publications made and 2,473,949 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 74,816 publications made and 2,106,465 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in China and 42nd in the World with 73,393 publications made and 2,372,597 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 2nd for Mathematics in China and 35th in the World with 48,789 publications made and 1,370,959 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 85th in the World with 42,706 publications made and 1,185,206 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 26th in the World with 35,129 publications made and 1,014,661 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 25,191 publications made and 677,314 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
The University of Hong Kong ranked 2nd for Art & Design in China and 59th in the World with 13,796 publications made and 289,905 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.
