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Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(HKPU)
About
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. Founded in 1937 as the first Government Trade School, it is the first institution to provide technical education in Hong Kong. In 1994, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a bill which granted t...
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. Founded in 1937 as the first Government Trade School, it is the first institution to provide technical education in Hong Kong. In 1994, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a bill which granted the former Hong Kong Polytechnic official university status.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 106 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
- 18,636
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 42%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
50 subjectsUS News
32 subjectsQS
43 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 25 | 74.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 43 | 73.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 52 | 66.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 70 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 77 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 99 | 62.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.3 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
Hong Kong Polytechnic University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 50, THE Rank 80, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank 58.
When was Hong Kong Polytechnic University founded?
Hong Kong Polytechnic University was founded in 1937.
What are the top subjects at Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
Top subjects at Hong Kong Polytechnic University include: Transportation Science & Technology, Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Civil Engineering, Textile Science & Engineering.
Where is Hong Kong Polytechnic University located?
Hong Kong Polytechnic University is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.