Three Hong Kong universities rise in prominent rankings of Asian institutions

Three Hong Kong universities have risen in the rankings of Asian institutions compiled by a prominent publication, with Chinese University becoming the city’s second best.

In the latest Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) dropped three spots to eighth place out of more than 500 schools across Asia. It was overtaken this year by Chinese University, which rose one spot from eighth place to seventh.