CityUHK excels in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026: 4 subjects in the World's Top 10 and 10 subjects ranked No.1 in Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) achieved high rankings in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. The university secured 22 subjects in the global top 50 and holds the number one position for 10 subjects within Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG , Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) delivered a stellar performance in the newly released ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026. Twenty-two subjects at CityUHK were ranked among the world's Top 50, with 10 subjects claiming the top spot in Hong Kong, highlighting the University's continuous pursuit of excellence and growing academic strength.
Among more than 3,000 universities evaluated worldwide, CityUHK stood out with four subjects ranked in the global Top 10:
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