Hong Kong Baptist University
(HKBU)
About
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is a public university with a Christian education heritage in Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 66 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,628
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 60%
- Female : Male
- 64 : 36
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
31 subjectsARWU
31 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 101–125 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 126–150 | 54.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
US News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | =128 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =132 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 141 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 175 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =178 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =213 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =248 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 279 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =329 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 435 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =453 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =517 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =517 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =673 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,024 | 54.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hong Kong Baptist University?
Hong Kong Baptist University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =244, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank 439.
When was Hong Kong Baptist University founded?
Hong Kong Baptist University was founded in 1956.
What are the top subjects at Hong Kong Baptist University?
Top subjects at Hong Kong Baptist University include: Classics & Ancient History, Communication & Media Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Library & Information Science, Transportation Science & Technology.
Where is Hong Kong Baptist University located?
Hong Kong Baptist University is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.