About
The Department of Chemistry (CHEM) fosters an interdisciplinary approach in teaching and research. The Department is committed to training science graduates to meet the demand for technical, educational and industrial professionals in Hong Kong. The study programmes offered by the Department are designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that students need to achieve fulfilling personal development and a successful career.
CHEM currently offers BSc in Chemistry.
Worldwide Recognition
Recent achievements in global rankings highlight the strength of the research, faculty, students and programmes at CityUHK Chemistry.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026:
Chemistry
3rd
in Hong Kong
91st
globally
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025:
Chemistry
1st
in Hong Kong
29th
globally
THE World University Rankings 2026 by Subject:
Physical Sciences (including Chemistry)
4th
in Hong Kong
65th
globally
U.S. News & Word Report
Best Global Universities Rankings
2026-2027
for Physical Chemistry
1st
in Hong Kong
6th
globally
for Chemistry
1st
in Hong Kong
23rd
globally
Nature Index
2026 Chemistry Supplement
1st
in Hong Kong
38th
globally
Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (NTU Ranking) 2025:
Chemistry
1st
in Hong Kong
43rd
globally
