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- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ranking
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Course Ranking
- HKUST US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- HKUST FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025
- HKUST QS Ranking 2026
- HKUST THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- HKUST ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
HKUSTHong Kong University of Science and Technology Ranking
A popular option for Indian students planning to study in Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks Hong Kong University of Science and Technology at #84 globally and #4 in Hong Kong. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #82 and has dropped when compared with its 2024 national rank of #3. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the global standing of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is #44 for 2026, which is improved trend when compared with 2025 which is #47.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 60 | 47 | 44 |
| THE | 58 | 64 | 66 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 95 | 105 | 101 | Not Ranked |
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HKUSTHong Kong University of Science and Technology Course Ranking
Now, let us look at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences and Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and QS, exemplifying Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and its strengths.
The university ranking for Engineering courses stands at #29 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #28. These courses are also ranked at #43 by QS.
University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #50. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #10, showing improved trend from its 2024 rank of #12.
The below table highlights how some popular Hong Kong University of Science and Technology courses perform as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #25 | #28 | #29 |
| Business & Management Studies | #51 | #47 | #50 |
| Science | #97 | #69 | #64 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #239 | #302 | #318 |
| Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #279 |
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HKUSTUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 95 | 105 | 101 |
HKUSTFT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 42 | 35 | 36 |
HKUSTQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 60 | 47 | 44 |
| Accounting and Finance | 34 | 34 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 127 | 97 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 52 | 43 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 46 | 46 | 49 |
| Masters in Business Analytics | – / – | – / – | 51 |
| Masters in Supply Chain Management | 12 | 10 | 14 |
| Mathematics | 47 | 43 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 42 | 42 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 82 | 62 | – / – |
| Sociology | 101 | 85 | – / – |
HKUSTTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 64 | 66 | 58 |
| Arts and Humanities | – / – | 126 | – / – |
| Engineering | 33 | 33 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 30 | 33 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 31 | 28 | – / – |
HKUSTARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 301 | 201 | 201 |
| Mathematics | 151 | 201 | 201 |
| Physics | 151 | 101 | 76 |
| Political Sciences | 201 | 151 | 201 |
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