The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has achieved outstanding results in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, with its Dentistry and Education subjects ranking 3rd and 7th globally, respectively. Released by QS, a leading international higher education organisation, the rankings highlight HKU's excellence across various disciplines.

Out of the 49 HKU subjects ranked, 30 are among the top 50, with 11 of them ranking in the top 25, including Architecture/ Built Environment (12th), Geography (14th), Linguistics (15th), Civil and Structural Engineering (20th), Law (20th), Social Policy and Administration (21st), Modern Languages (22nd), Sociology (24th), and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (25th).

Two newly ranked HKU subjects, History of Art and Marketing are within 21-40 and 21-50 globally, respectively.

Additionally, HKU tops the ranking in 26 subjects among universities in Hong Kong.

2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject evaluates universities based on indicators including academic reputation, employer reputation, citations, H-index, and international research networks. The methodology and weightings are adjusted according to each discipline to ensure accurate assessments.

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