• #54 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 20,658Total Students
  • 2,692Faculty
  • 7,471Int'l Students

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)  is a world-class university with leading research in multiple disciplines, making bold advances to break new ground.

Our researchers uncover knowledge and transform research excellence into impactful innovation. Through our interdisciplinary efforts in areas including biotechnology, sustainable development, new materials, artificial intelligence, and food technology, we are solving pressing global problems and contributing to a better world.

PolyU's education nurtures future-ready global leaders by implementing a broad-based curriculum for...
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About

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)  is a world-class university with leading research in multiple disciplines, making bold advances to break new ground.

Our researchers uncover knowledge and transform research excellence into impactful innovation. Through our interdisciplinary efforts in areas including biotechnology, sustainable development, new materials, artificial intelligence, and food technology, we are solving pressing global problems and contributing to a better world.

PolyU's education nurtures future-ready global leaders by implementing a broad-based curriculum for...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2012
    #159
  • 2014
    #161
  • 2015
    #=162
  • 2016
    #116
  • 2017
    #111
  • 2018
    #=95
  • 2019
    #106
  • 2020
    #91
  • 2021
    #75
  • 2022
    #66
  • 2023
    #=65
  • 2024
    #=65
  • 2025
    #57
  • 2026
    #54

Ranking criteria

81.2
Overall
81.2
Academic Reputation
98.7
Citations per Faculty
74.1
Employment Outcomes
47.5
Employer Reputation
77.1
Faculty Student Ratio
100
International Faculty Ratio
82.8
International Research Network
97.9
International Student Diversity
98.8
International Students Ratio
80.8
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
20,658

30%
70%

International students
7,471

66%
34%

Total faculty staff
2,692

1778
914

Total students
20,658

30%
70%

International students
7,471

66%
34%

Total faculty staff
2,692

914
1778
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Campus locations

Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HK,

No.11 Yuk Choi Rd , Kowloon , Hong Kong SAR China ,

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