Lingnan University’s ten subjects ranked in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – a twofold annual increase

Lingnan University is gaining ongoing recognition in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with more subjects being ranked, reinforcing its growing academic presence on the global stage. This year, the University has twice as many subjects recognised, increasing from five to ten, with new disciplines—Communication and Media Studies, Sociology, Modern Languages, Education and Training, and Business and Management Studies—being included. While some of the University's latest advancements have yet to be reflected in this round of rankings, these achievements reaffirm Lingnan's dedication to advancing teaching and research. With a strong commitment to integrating digital-age knowledge and innovation, the University continues to prepare for new heights in the future.

The five subjects listed last year are Social Policy and Administration, Philosophy, English Language and Literature, Arts and Humanities, and Economics and Econometrics. They are included again this year, and highlight Lingnan’s traditional strengths in the academic fields of Arts and Humanities, Business and Social Sciences.

The academic subjects and research areas that have shown significant progress in the latest rankings include:

• Social Policy and Administration: 
  3rd in Hong Kong; 8th in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan; and 14th in Asia.

• Philosophy: 
  2nd in Hong Kong; 12th in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan; and 18th in Asia.

• English Language and Literature: 
  15th in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

• Communication and Media Studies: 
  19th in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.