The Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is pleased to announce its exceptional achievements in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026. In the latest evaluation, LSGS has secured prominent international positions in two of its core disciplines, ranking 23rd globally in Geography and 24th globally in Remote Sensing. These placements underscore LSGS's strong international standing and reaffirm its institutional commitment to academic excellence, pioneering research, and strategic industry partnerships. The ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects utilizes a rigorous methodology based on objective academic indicators and peer-reviewed third-party data. World universities are evaluated across five critical areas of academic performance: These milestones reflect LSGS's sustained dedication to advancing geospatial technologies, spatial data science, and smart city innovations, further solidifying its reputation as a leading academic authority in the Asia-Pacific region. This global recognition enhances LSGS's capacity to attract top international talent and cultivate high-level research collaborations. LSGS extends its sincere appreciation to all faculty, researchers, students, and stakeholders whose dedication and scholarly contributions continue to drive these commendable institutional achievements.
