
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1991
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 489
th
Since 1980, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology first appeared in UNIRANKS at the rank of 290th and has sustained Hong Kong University of Science & Technology over 44 years, maintaining a consistent average rank of 241.2 across most ranking systems. Quantum has recorded 154 ranking records during 44 years, encompassing 9 international systems. Hong Kong University of Science & Technology secured rankings of 489th in world, 5th in country and 5th in region , with the most credible rank in N/A at N/A, and an irregular rank on UNIRANKS at 2634th. Collectively, we conclude Hong Kong University of Science & Technology at 241.2, with further details on each ranking per system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology ranking in each ranking system
Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 1 |
CWUR | 2024 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 1 |
QS | 2010 | 36.73 | 60 | 15 | 3 |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 52.38 | 65 | 15 | 3 |
Round Ranking | 2012 | 120.91 | 166 | 57 | 5 |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 197.87 | 222 | 69 | 5 |
4icu | 2024 | 347 | 346 | 22 | 3 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 261.73 | 349 | 97 | 5 |
Webometrices | 2004 | 403.57 | 764 | 184 | 6 |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 335.7 | 2716 | 1043 | 8 |
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 2716 | 44 | 335.7 | Unreasonable | 2022 |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 65 | 21 | 52.38 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 349 | 22 | 261.73 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 222 | 15 | 197.87 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
US News | 2021 | N/A | 3 | 97 | N/A | Not detected |
Round Ranking | 2012 | 166 | 11 | 120.91 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Webometrices | 2004 | 764 | 21 | 403.57 | Unreasonable | 2021 |
QS | 2010 | 60 | 15 | 36.73 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
4icu | 2024 | 346 | 1 | 347 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
CWUR | 2024 | 28 | 1 | 28 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 28 | 1 | 28 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1991 - 2025
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Position on all 1991 - 2025
Position score since 1991 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology initially ranked 290th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 335.7 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 335.7 to an unexpected 2634th in UNIRANKS.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, first achieving a 42nd ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 52.38 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 266th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology has preserved a consistent average of 261.73 over 22 years.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, which was ranked 127th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 197.87 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 97th by US News in 2021, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology has consistently secured an average 97 position in US News over 3 years.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2012: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology's initial 153rd ranking by Round Ranking in 2012 has led to a long-standing average of 120.91 over 11 years in Round Ranking.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 288th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology has maintained an average 403.57 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 403.57 to 1350th has emerged in Webometrices.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 40th placement by QS in 2010, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology has upheld a steady 36.73 average in QS across 15 years.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, which was ranked 347th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 347 in 4icu for 1 years.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology initially ranked 28th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 28 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology initially ranked 28th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 28 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.