The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

No.11 Yuk Choi Rd, Kowloon

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

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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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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+15 More

QS World University Ranking

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Data

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

Ranking criteria

72.1

Overall

68

Academic Reputation

94.9

Citations per Faculty

64.5

Employment Outcomes

35.6

Employer Reputation

65

Faculty Student Ratio

100

International Faculty Ratio

78.9

International Research Network

91.9

International Students Ratio

77.4

Sustainability

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Student & Staff

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Data

Total students

20,658

PG students

30%

UG students

70%

International students

7,471

PG students

66%

UG students

34%

Total faculty staff

2,692

Int'l staff

1778

Domestic staff

914

Total students

20,658

PG students

30%

UG students

70%

International students

7,471

PG students

66%

UG students

34%

Total faculty staff

2,692

Domestic staff

914

Int'l staff

1778

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