Hong Kong Ranks 1st: Korea’s Universities Score Zero in Asia University Rankings
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QS 2025 Asia University Rankings: A Shift in Regional Leadership
What Happened: Hong Kong‘s Resurgence and korea’s Decline
the 2025 QS Asia University Rankings reveal a significant shift in the regional higher education landscape. Hong Kong universities have reclaimed the top spot after a 12-year hiatus, while Korean universities have experienced a notable decline, with no institutions placing within the top 10. this marks a historic low for Korean higher education in the QS Asia rankings.
According to reports from Chosun Ilbo, Hong Kong has taken the first position, ending a 12-year period where other Asian nations held the lead. Conversely, Korean universities have fallen behind, failing to secure a place in the top 10 for the first time on record. Yonsei University achieved a ranking of 11th, the highest among Korean institutions, while Seoul National University ranked 17th, placing 4th within Korea. Further details can be found in
