CUHK ranks 18th in QS World University Rankings 2027
16 July 2026
CUHK has been ranked 18th globally in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2027, entering the global top 20 for the first time.
The 2027 rankings assessed the performance of over 1,500 universities worldwide. CUHK showed substantial improvement across several indicators, including:
- Rising 14 places to 18th globally, marking a historic high for CUHK;
- Ranking second in Hong Kong in academic reputation, employer reputation, employment outcomes and sustainability;
- Recording a notable rise in employer reputation, reflecting growing recognition among global employers of the professional competence and leadership potential of CUHK graduates;
- Achieving full score in the international faculty ratio once again, highlighting the University’s strength in attracting top academic talent from around the world;
- Recording significant improvements in indicators such as international research network, international student ratio, and faculty student ratio, reflecting CUHK’s continued progress in internationalisation and global engagement, as well as its ongoing efforts to enhance teaching support and the student learning experience.
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, CUHK’s Vice-Chancellor and President, said: “CUHK’s entry into the global top 20 marks a significant milestone in the University’s development and stands as a testament to the collective efforts of our faculty, students, alumni, and partners over the years. Rooted in Hong Kong, China’s most international city, CUHK is committed to the education of outstanding students and scholars from across the globe with a dynamic environment that integrates academic excellence, cultural diversity, and innovation.”
“Looking ahead, with the forthcoming launch of the CUHK Strategic Plan 2026–2030, we will deepen our strategic partnerships with leading universities, industries, and government organisations. By advancing impactful research and knowledge transfer, we aim to collaborate in addressing the common challenges facing humanity.”
