The Department of Data and Systems Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is proud to share that Data Science, which includes key elements such as Data Engineering and Physical AI, offered by the department, has achieved the No. 1 ranking in Hong Kong in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, securing the 18th position globally. This outstanding result highlights HKU’s leadership in Data Science education and research on both national and international stages.