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 been ranked among the top 20 in a global league table – the first time two of the city’s universities have achieved this simultaneously – with CUHK making significant gains in its reputation among employers.The UK-based education information firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) also pointed out on Thursday that Hong Kong had Asia’s most improved higher education system for the second consecutive year, with seven of its previously ranked universities improving, two maintaining their positions, and none declining.QS said Hong Kong universities were among the most improved institutions in the world this year after achieving significant gains in their research performance and reputation among employers.