Quacquarelli Symonds
Coverage of Quacquarelli Symonds in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt
Hong Kong has retained its 17th position in the QS Best Student Cities list, but high living costs, steep tuition fees in East Asia, limited international diversity, and a shortage of student accommodation are deterring international applicants.
- Why are Hong Kong, mainland China universities gaining ground in global rankings?
Hong Kong and mainland China universities have risen in global rankings over the past five years, while over 70% of US institutions declined. A South China Morning Post analysis attributes this shift to growing excellence in Asian higher education, with Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) noting the trend reflects a global diversification of academic leadership.
- 2 universities, HKU and CUHK, rank among world’s top 20 – a first for Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have both entered the world’s top 20 in a global ranking, marking the first time Hong Kong has achieved this. CUHK saw significant gains in employer reputation, and Hong Kong’s higher education system was named Asia’s most improved for the second consecutive year by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).