HKU Faculty of Education ranks 7th in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2024

The Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong is ranked seventh globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. This is the tenth consecutive year in which the Faculty has been in the top ten QS rankings by subject.

Performance indicators are used to assess the universities, with weighting recalibrated for each subject. For the education subject, the indicators and their weightings are as follows: 1) academic reputation (50%); 2) employer reputation (10%); 3) citations per paper (20%); and 4) H-Index (20%). With an overall score of 88.3, the Faculty performed well across all criteria, showcasing its well-rounded achievements.

Professor Yang Rui, Dean of the Faculty said, “We are deeply honoured to be recognised as one of the world’s top-ranked institutions. This remarkable achievement reflects the exceptional contributions of our staff, students and alumni. We will continue to provide high-quality education and produce top-notch research in future, striving to lead the study and practice of education.”

The Faculty of Education has been dedicated to education research and professional training for 40 years. The academic staff consistently demonstrate excellence in their respective research areas and actively engage in knowledge exchange initiatives, which significantly contribute to the advancement of education. The Faculty’s outstanding performance is reflected in various world university rankings, reaffirming its leading position in education both globally and locally.