PolyU Research Excellence Report
This report highlights PolyU’s research performance, showcasing its leadership in engineering, AI-driven medical research, and contributions to hospitality and design.
As one of the Top 100 universities globally, PolyU has significantly increased its research output and knowledge transfer in the past decade. In 2024, PolyU had the highest number of publications and the third highest number of granted patents among the UGC-funded universities, demonstrating its regional leadership in research excellence.
Research Excellence in Engineering
PolyU is globally acclaimed for its engineering excellence. By reimagining and shaping technology development in promoting sustainable engineering, PolyU has consistently ranked among the Top 10 institutions for engineering globally.
PolyU is transforming healthcare by transcending disciplinary boundaries and integrating cutting-edge research with people-centred design. Having created a robust innovation ecosystem, PolyU has driven the development of AI-powered diagnostic technologies, personalised rehabilitation robotics and smart monitoring systems.
Unique Disciplines: Hotel and Tourism Management, Fashion and Textiles, and Design
Fusing creativity with industrial innovation, PolyU has achieved a profound impact in many unique disciplines over the years.
