Hong Kong has claimed 17th place and re-entered the world’s top 20 study destinations in a global ranking, with the British assessor expecting the city to attract more global talent despite public funding cuts.
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In the latest ranking of student cities by UK-based education information firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on Tuesday, Hong Kong rose five places from 22nd to 17th out of 150 cities and districts.
South Korean capital Seoul topped this year’s ranking, overtaking London, which had placed first for the previous six consecutive years. The UK capital fell to third place, largely due to a significant drop in the affordability indicator.
Jessica Turner, CEO of QS, said that Hong Kong performed outstandingly in the firm’s latest World University Rankings published last month and stood out as Asia’s most improved higher education system.
“Five of its nine ranked universities are now placed among the world’s top 70, and its flagship institution, the University of Hong Kong, is edging closer to breaking into the global top 10,” she said.
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“The city also breaks into the global top 50 in the student mix indicator, reflecting its growing success in attracting international students, and enters the top 30 for desirability, signalling a rising appeal as a study destination.”