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Physics and Astronomy research in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong ranks first in Hong Kong for Physics and Astronomy research in 2022–2025 (#37 worldwide), followed by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Hong Kong's world rank
#17
of 79 countries, 2022–2025
Works, 2022–2025
1.9k
Top-10% rate
25.8%
Ranked institutions
6

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Physics and Astronomy in Hong Kong?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1University of Hong KongPok Fu Lam #3751.227.2%494
2Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong Kong #6443.827.5%338
3Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong #9938.028.9%284
4City University of Hong KongHong Kong #11835.624.0%290
5Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong #13334.022.8%357
6Hong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong #63013.028.0%61

Institutions in Hong Kong above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physics and Astronomy, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

Who are the top Physics and Astronomy researchers in Hong Kong?

Sun Kwok rank highest among researchers based in Hong Kong.

  1. 1Sun Kwok#704,875 worldwide overall342 citations · 176 works

How Hong Kong compares with other countries in Physics and Astronomy