Rankings of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Latest ranking updates for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #227.
  • January 2024: New edition of THE World’s Most International Universities. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranked #9.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #250.
  • December 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability update. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology achieves place 177.

University rankings

    • #3 
    • #64 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #60 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #30 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #34 
    Most Innovative Universities Asia Pacific
    [Published 01 January, 2019]
    • #3 
    • #91 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #13 
    Top Universities in Greater China - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 06 May, 2020]
    • #3 
    • #95 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #7 
    THE Asia University Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    THE World’s Most International Universities
    [Published 25 January, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #15 
    QS University Rankings: Asia
    [Published 08 November, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    QS 50 under 50
    [Published 24 June, 2020]
    • #5 
    • #377 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #227 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #216 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #120 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #36 
    Nature Index - Top 200 Institutions in Asia Pacific
    [Published 17 March, 2021]
    • #5 
    • #222 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #250 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #169 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #193 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #59 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #86 
    Nature Index - Top 200 Rising Institutions in Asia Pacific
    [Published 17 March, 2021]
    • #4 
    • #177 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #854 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #168 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 10 May, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Nature Index - Young Universities
    [Published 08 December, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #500 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #4 
    • #313 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #4 
    • #54 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #4 
    • #119 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Entrepreneurship

    [Published ]
    • #1 
    • #24 
    Finance

    [Published ]
    • #1 
    • #33 
    Finance

    [Published ]
    • #5 
    • #51 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #45 
    Marketing

    [Published ]

Computer Science

    • #1 
    • #31 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #152 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #4 
    • #351 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Engineering

    • #6 
    • #201 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #94 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #141 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #37 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #48 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #87 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #33 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #98 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #179 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #58 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #79 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #232 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #1 
    • #59 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #151 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #1 
    • #43 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Sciences Asia Pacific
    [Published 17 March, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #55 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #93 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #246 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #105 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #151 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #4 
    • #76 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #130 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #101 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #101 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Finance QS Top MBA Ranking by Specialization
#24 
Business
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#31 
Computer Science
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#33 
Engineering
Chemistry Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Sciences Asia Pacific
#43 
Natural Sciences
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#54 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#59 
Mathematics
Economics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#76 
Social Studies & Humanities
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#313 
Agriculture
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#351 
Education

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Key facts

Foundation year:
1991
Telephone:
+852 2358 6000
Address:
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Website:
https://www.ust.hk/
Social:

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FAQ

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranks #2 in Hong Kong in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 14 universities in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, THE Global Employability University Ranking, Most Innovative Universities Asia Pacific, THE World Reputation Rankings, Top Universities in Greater China - ShanghaiRanking and more. See all 40 rankings of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology achieved #2 in THE Young University Rankings. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #15 in QS Business Masters (Supply Chain Management). See all subject rankings for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranks #2 among universities in Hong Kong and #2 among universities in Hong Kong. See all rankings of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

In our meta ranking The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranks #2 among all universities in Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Hong Kong. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.