Facts and Figures
HKBU’s research excellence is globally recognised, with prestigious rankings in Times Higher Education (THE), Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and beyond. Our visionary scholars pioneer interdisciplinary problem-solving and innovative research to address global challenges. By forging strategic partnerships with premier institutions across the globe, we amplify the reach and influence of our research. Internationally acclaimed publications and funded projects exemplify our unwavering commitment to knowledge advancement and societal impact. At the forefront of discovery, HKBU fosters a dynamic research ecosystem that shapes academia and society.
Highlights on HKBU Rankings
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THE Impact Rankings 2025
World 69th
THE Asia University Rankings 2025 50th | THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025 World 55th | QS Asia University Rankings 2025 71st |
Discover more about HKBU's rankings here.
Research Community
World-class Scholars 400+ | Research Postgraduate Students 800+ across 26 disciplines | |
Members of Academia Europaea 2 | World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2024 60 | Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate 3 |
- World’s Top Scientists Listed by Research.com
- Fellows of the Royal Society of London (FRS)
- Fellows of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)
- Fellows of the International Association for Pattern Recognition (IAPR)
- Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Fellows of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
- Awardee of the Lu Xun Literary Prize
- Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES)
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Excellent Young Scientists (Hong Kong and Macau)
- Research Grants Council (RGC) Research Fellows & Senior Research Fellows
Discover more about HKBU's esteemed academicians here, and learn more about our scholars here.
Research Collaboration
Collaboration with 3800+ Institutions from more than 130 Countries/ Regions in the past 10 years | Research Project Collaborations 500+ |
Explore our most recent developments here.
Research Output
Research Clusters

Creative Media and Practice

Health and Drug Discovery

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Humanities and Cultures
The latest figures show that 84% of HKBU's research output originated from its four strategic clusters. Of these publications, 32% were interdisciplinary collaborations within the clusters, while 16% involved interdisciplinary research bridging the clusters and other key areas such as Business and Economics. This underscores HKBU's dedication to fostering interdisciplinary innovation and addressing complex global challenges through diverse academic partnerships.
Highly Cited Papers by Clarivate 200+ | Funded Research Projects 1000+ | Research Outputs 2000+ Peer-reviewed Publications |
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Discover more about HKBU's research highlights here.
Brochures & Flyer
HKBU Research Brochure (here) | HKBU Research Flyer (here) | Facts and Figures (here) |
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Sustainability Report (here) | Graduate Studies (here) |