Hong KongJune 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved outstanding results in the U.S. News & World Report 2026–2027 Best Global Universities Rankings, ranking 47th globally among over 2,600 universities from more than 100 countries and regions, climbing 7 places from last year. It ranks 9th in Asia and 3rd in Hong Kong. This remarkable achievement fully demonstrates CityU’s excellence in teaching and research, further solidifying its leading position in global higher education.
CityU ranks 47th globally, 9th in Asia, and 3rd in Hong Kong in the U.S. News & World Report 2026–2027 Best Global Universities Rankings.
CityU has 10 disciplines ranked first among universities in Hong Kong and 15 disciplines ranked among the top 50 globally. Among them, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics, Energy and Fuels, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Optics have entered the global top 10, demonstrating CityU’s relentless pursuit of research excellence.
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Hong Kong Ranking |
Global Ranking |
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Materials Science |
1 |
5 |
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Physical Chemistry |
1 |
6 |
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Condensed Matter Physics |
1 |
7 |
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Energy and Fuels |
1 |
8 |
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
1 |
8 |
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Optics |
1 |
9 |
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Chemical Engineering |
1 |
22 |
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Chemistry |
1 |
23 |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
1 |
27 |
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Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology |
1 |
114 |
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Global Ranking |
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Materials Science |
5 |
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Physical Chemistry |
6 |
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Condensed Matter Physics |
7 |
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Energy and Fuels |
8 |
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
8 |
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Optics |
9 |
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Engineering |
17 |
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Chemical Engineering |
22 |
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Chemistry |
23 |
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Computer Science |
23 |
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Green and Sustainable Science and Technology |
23 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
25 |
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Artificial Intelligence |
26 |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
27 |
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Civil Engineering |
47 |
Among the 13 ranking indicators, CityU ranks in the global top 50 in three categories, with outstanding performance in “Proportion of Top 10% Most Cited Publications,” ranking 7th globally, reflecting the high impact of its research achievements in the international academic community.
CityU Acting President Professor Lee Chun-sing said: “CityU’s international rankings have repeatedly reached new heights, with multiple disciplines ranking among the world’s best, reflecting the continuous improvement of our teaching and research capabilities and our leading position in international development. Going forward, CityU will continue to lead the development of higher education, cultivate leaders with a global perspective, and contribute to promoting the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand and building an international post-secondary education hub.”