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5 Hong Kong universities in Asia’s top 10, with 3 in top 5 after more than a decade

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Yiu, W. (2026, November 3). 5 Hong Kong universities in Asia’s top 10, with 3 in top 5 after more than a decade. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3373069/5-hong-kong-universities-asias-top-10-3-top-5-after-more-decade

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According to a UK survey by Quacquarelli Symonds, five Hong Kong universities are ranked among Asia’s top ten institutions, with three of them placing within the top five for the first time in over a decade. The University of Hong Kong maintained its position as number one, while mainland China saw significant movement: Peking University stayed at second place, Tsinghua University rose from ninth to third, and Fudan University fell from fifth to sixth. Quacquarelli Symonds credits Hong Kong’s success to increased global engagement and employer recognition.

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Five Hong Kong universities are among Asia’s top 10, with three of them in the top five for the first time in over a decade, according to a recent UK survey by Quacquarelli Symonds. The University of Hong Kong retains its position as No. 1, while Peking University remains at second place and Tsinghua University jumped from ninth to third place, marking the first time two mainland Chinese universities have been in the top three since 2023. Fudan University fell from fifth to sixth place. The success of Hong Kong’s universities is attributed to their rising global engagement and recognition among employers.

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Peking University held on to second place, Tsinghua University leapt from ninth to third and Fudan University dropped from fifth to sixth, giving the mainland two universities in the top three for the first time since 2023.

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2026-11-03 · South China Morning Post

5 Hong Kong universities in Asia’s top 10, with 3 in top 5 after more than a decade · mixed framing

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5 Hong Kong universities in Asia’s top 10, with 3 in top 5 after more than a decade University of Hong Kong retains top spot, as Quacquarelli Symonds attributes city’s success to rising global engagement and recognition among employers Five Hong Kong universities have been ranked among Asia’s top 10, with three of them in the top five for the first time after more than a decade and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) retaining its No 1 spot, according to an annual UK survey. Meanwhile, three universities in mainland China were ranked in the top 10. uncertain

universities → retain → top

University → hold → 2023