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About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) aspires to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world.
Driven by its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”, the University nurtures socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective, and pursues world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits. The University’s unwavering commitment to excellence has garnered international acclaim, with PolyU ranking 50th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Five subjects were placed within the top 30 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. In the meantime, four subjects achieved the top rank in Hong Kong, including “Hospitality and Leisure Management”, "Civil and Structural Engineering", “Art and Design”, and “Environmental Sciences”.
PolyU also strives to foster a University community in which all members are united with a strong sense of belonging and pride, empowering the University to scale new heights.
Situated in the heart of Hong Kong, PolyU’s campus features state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as a wide range of innovative undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate degree programmes across seven faculties and four schools and one college: Business, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Construction and Environment, Engineering, Health and Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Design, Fashion and Textiles, Hotel and Tourism Management, Graduate School and College of Undergraduate Studies.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) aspires to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world.
Driven by its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”, the University nurtures socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective, and pursues world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits. The University’s unwavering commitment to excellence has garnered international acclaim, with PolyU ranking 50th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Five subjects were placed within the top 30 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. In the meantime, four subjects achieved the top rank in Hong Kong, including “Hospitality and Leisure Management”, "Civil and Structural Engineering", “Art and Design”, and “Environmental Sciences”.
PolyU also strives to foster a University community in which all members are united with a strong sense of belonging and pride, empowering the University to scale new heights.
Situated in the heart of Hong Kong, PolyU’s campus features state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as a wide range of innovative undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate degree programmes across seven faculties and four schools and one college: Business, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Construction and Environment, Engineering, Health and Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Design, Fashion and Textiles, Hotel and Tourism Management, Graduate School and College of Undergraduate Studies.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is one of the top Public universities in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #50 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=162
- 2016#116
- 2017#111
- 2018#=95
- 2019#106
- 2020#91
- 2021#75
- 2022#66
- 2023#=65
- 2024#=65
- 2025#57
- 2026#54
- 2027#50
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=162
- 2016#116
- 2017#111
- 2018#=95
- 2019#106
- 2020#91
- 2021#75
- 2022#66
- 2023#=65
- 2024#=65
- 2025#57
- 2026#54
- 2027#50
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