QS Asia University Rankings 2027 release

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2027 has been released, covering 1,722 institutions across 26 countries and regions. The University of Hong Kong holds the top position in the region, followed by Peking University and Tsinghua University. Hong Kong placed five universities in the top 10, the highest number for any region. Notably, the City University of Hong Kong achieved a historic rise to fourth place, marking the first time in 16 years that three Hong Kong institutions have simultaneously placed in the top five. Regional performance varied significantly. China led in the total number of ranked universities and new entries, with 448 universities participating. India led in research output and faculty with doctoral degrees. Macau reported a 100% improvement rate, with the University of Macau returning to the top 100. In Japan, the University of Tokyo holds the top domestic spot at 27th, while Tohoku University ranks second domestically at 30th. Taiwan has 59 universities on the list, led by National Taiwan University at 23rd. In Vietnam, a record 33 universities are ranked, led by Vietnam National University, Hanoi at 159th. In Singapore, institutions experienced a decline in standings. The National University of Singapore fell to joint sixth and Nanyang Technological University moved to eighth place. However, the Singapore University of Technology and Design rose 81 places to enter the top 100 for the first time. In Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia entered the top 20 for the first time, while Universiti Malaya fell from 15th to joint 17th. While 17 Malaysian institutions achieved record high rankings, 25 saw their positions drop. In Sri Lanka, eight universities experienced a decline. The University of Colombo fell 46 places to 364th, while the University of Peradeniya and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura dropped to 389th and 398th, respectively.