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About
The City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a public university in Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1984 as the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and formally established as the City University of Hong Kong in 1994.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 95 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,219
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 76%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
45 subjectsUS News
30 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 36 | 69.1 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 41 | 64.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 58 | 70.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 59 | 63.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 61 | 69.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 65 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 80 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 101–125 | 47.9 | 2026 |
QS
40 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of City University of Hong Kong?
City University of Hong Kong's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =52, THE Rank 73, ARWU Rank 95, US News Rank 47.
When was City University of Hong Kong founded?
City University of Hong Kong was founded in 1984.
What are the top subjects at City University of Hong Kong?
Top subjects at City University of Hong Kong include: Library & Information Science, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics, Public Administration.
Where is City University of Hong Kong located?
City University of Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.