HKU and CUHK Rank Among Top 20 Globally, CUHK Sees Major Employer Reputation Gains
En resumen
- The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) are now in the top 20 of the QS World University Rankings, a first for the city.
- CUHK notably jumped from 32nd to 18th, driven by improved employer reputation and research performance, making Hong Kong's higher education system the most improved in Asia for the second year.
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Por qué importa
The QS World University Rankings are a widely recognized global league table for higher education institutions. Hong Kong universities have been showing improvement in recent years.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been ranked among the top 20 in a global league table – the first time two of the city’s universities have achieved this simultaneously – with CUHK making significant gains in its reputation among employers.
The UK-based education information firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) also pointed out on Thursday that Hong Kong had Asia’s most improved higher education system for the second consecutive year, with seven of its previously ranked universities improving, two maintaining their positions, and none declining.
QS said Hong Kong universities were among the most improved institutions in the world this year after achieving significant gains in their research performance and reputation among employers.
In the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2027, HKU successfully retained its 11th place, while CUHK surged from 32nd to 18th, not only achieving a record-high position but also making the greatest leap among all institutions ranked in the top 20 and top 50.
Xiang Zhang, HKU’s president, said artificial intelligence was redefining the world and his university aimed to chart new frontiers where scientific inquiry and humanistic values thrived in harmony.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific factors contributed most to CUHK's employer reputation gains?
- What are the specific research performance metrics that improved?
