A spokesman for the Education Bureau (EDB) said today (November 3), in response to the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 released by the international higher education research organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), that Hong Kong's higher education sector has once again demonstrated outstanding international competitiveness and academic excellence within Asia, with highly encouraging achievements. The spokesman noted that the commendable results reflect the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government's sustained commitment to resource investment and proactive initiatives in supporting higher education development, thereby further consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international post-secondary education hub.

     The spokesman stated that in the latest rankings, Hong Kong's higher education institutions have delivered a stellar performance. With the University of Hong Kong continuing to retain the top spot, five universities in Hong Kong are among Asia's top 10 with three of them ranking among Asia's top five: the University of Hong Kong at first place, City University of Hong Kong at fourth, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong at fifth. Furthermore, eight local universities improved their rankings, with all 11 ranked institutions among the top 500 in Asia, which fully demonstrates the comprehensive elevation in the quality of Hong Kong's higher education and its robust and steady overall development.

     "Hong Kong universities continue to lead Asia in key indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, internationalisation, and research impact. This not only reflects the unremitting efforts of universities in teaching, research, and global collaboration, but also fully demonstrates that the HKSAR Government has successfully fostered a thriving environment for higher education through various policies and resource allocation, enabling Hong Kong's educational brand to shine on the world stage," the spokesman said.

     The spokesman added that to further highlight Hong Kong's unique strategic advantage and hub status as a vital bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland with the global higher education network, the World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 will also be grandly inaugurated tomorrow (November 4).

     This Forum, a premier event in the international education community, is fully supported by the HKSAR Government and hosted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. With the theme "Higher Education Reimagined: Innovating for the Future", it brings together university presidents, distinguished scholars, and international education leaders from dozens of world-class institutions to deliberate on key issues such as talent cultivation in the intelligent era, technology and innovation driving the future economy, and universities' responses to major global challenges. Hong Kong's outstanding university rankings complement this prestigious international education event, fully demonstrating the strong appeal and influence of Hong Kong's higher education.

     The HKSAR Government will continue to fully support local universities to reach new heights and further enhance the international leadership of Hong Kong's higher education through various policies and measures, including proactively taking forward the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town, continuously attracting top international research talent and students, and deepening cross-boundary and international academic collaborations.

Ends/Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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