Top Universities in Hong Kong
2026 University Ranking New
What are the top universities in Hong Kong? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 HK University Ranking, which lists 14 HK higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Hong Kong.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
The uniRank University Ranking aims to provide a non-academic league table of the top HK Universities based on valid and unbiased web metrics provided by independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the Universities themselves, which might not be independently audited.
2026 HK University Ranking
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| 2 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| 3 | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong |
| 4 | City University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| 5 | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong |
| 6 | Hong Kong Baptist University | Hong Kong |
| 7 | The Education University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| 8 | Lingnan University | Hong Kong |
| 9 | Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Hong Kong |
| 10 | Hong Kong Shue Yan University | Hong Kong |
| 11 | Hang Seng University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| 12 | Hong Kong Chu Hai College | Hong Kong |
| 13 | Saint Francis University | Hong Kong |
| 14 | UOW College Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Hong Kong?
- There are 14 officially chartered, licensed or accredited HK higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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What is the top-ranked university in Hong Kong?
- The University of Hong Kong, located in Hong Kong, is the #1 university in Hong Kong in the 2026 uniRank HK University Ranking.
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How is the uniRank HK University Ranking calculated?
- The uniRank HK University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.
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