Located in the heart of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has established a distinguished reputation as a world-class centre of innovation in research and professional education, addressing global challenges and driving positive change.

CityUHK was named the “Most International University in the World” by Times Higher Education (THE) for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025). The University is consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, the top 10 universities in Asia, and the top 5 young universities under 50 years old.

Demonstrating exceptional research excellence, CityUHK is ranked #1 in Hong Kong in both the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 and the Nature Index’s “2025 Research Leaders: Leading Institutions.” The University also achieved #1 in Asia and #2 globally in “Citations per Faculty” in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, underscoring its regional leadership and internationally recognised achievements.

CityUHK has further distinguished itself by ranking #1 in Hong Kong among the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents for nine consecutive years (2016–2024). In addition, 32 faculty members were named Highly Cited Researchers in 2025 by Clarivate Analytics, highlighting the University’s global impact and research leadership.