Internal Communications

Putting HKMU on the map

Dear Colleagues,

The VP(SI) announced HKMU's performance in the 2026 QS World University Rankings on 19 June.

The significance of the announcement is apparent when we review HKMU's progress in the QS rankings since we started being ranked in 2023:

Ranking Cycle	Asian Ranking	Hong Kong Rank in Asia Ranking	World Ranking	Hong Kong Rank in World Ranking
2026	Not yet available	Not yet available	781-790	9/9
2025	541-560	10 / 11	Not ranked	Not applicable
2024	701-750	10 / 10	Not ranked	Not applicable

HKMU moved from the rank of 701–750 in 2024 to 541–560 in 2025 among Asian universities; and to 781–790 among all universities worldwide ranked by QS.

This progress can be attributed partly to the accurate official data submitted to QS by our Office of Planning and Analysis (OPA).

The collection and collation of relevant data by the OPA for QS provided an opportunity for self-assessment of our strengths and weaknesses.

One of the key indicators used in the QS World University Rankings is research.

At this year's Townhall Meeting, I emphasised the importance of internationalising our university through collaborative research efforts.

In line with this vision, the VP(R&A) and his Team have analysed HKMU's international research network. Here are some highlights from their findings:

The number of HKMU publications involving international collaboration increased from 60 in 2020 to 322 in 2024.
The percentage of HKMU publications involving international collaboration increased from 23% in 2020 to 45% in 2024.
Since 2023, HKMU has been ranked eighth among all Hong Kong universities in the number of publications involving international collaboration.
There is a significant gap in the number of publications involving international collaboration between HKMU and the seven universities ranked ahead of us.
In both 2023 and 2024, HKMU was ranked first among all Hong Kong universities in the percentage of publications involving international collaboration.

Quantity does not equal quality, but achieving high productivity does not necessarily mean sacrificing quality.

Let us work harder and excel further in our teaching, research and community outreach endeavours.

Paul LAM Kwan-sing
President