HKU is ranked World Number 1 for Education and Educational Research by U.S. News & World Report in the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities Subject Rankings

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has once again achieved the top global ranking for Education and Educational Research in the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities subject rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Since the inclusion of this subject area in the rankings, this is the second time that HKU has attained the first place.

Professor Yang Rui, Dean of Education said, “We are honoured to be ranked number one worldwide in this subject area once again. My heartfelt gratitude goes to the Faculty members for their collective efforts. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Faculty of Education at HKU. We are delighted to receive this recognition, as it serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in education and educational research. The Faculty will continue its dedication to providing quality education and engaging in research with high impact both locally and internationally.”

The tenth annual U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings examine 51 key academic subject areas and publish the lists of the top global universities in the areas. The ranking indicators include publications, citations, and normalised citation impact.

The outstanding performance of the Faculty of Education, HKU is reflected in various major world university rankings. It is ranked sixth globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 by Subject; and seventh in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, reaffirming its leading position in education on both the global and local levels.

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