(25 March 2026) The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts has once again ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia.
Mr Symon Wong, Council Chairman of the Academy, remarked, “The Academy remains one of the world’s leading centres of excellence in delivering outstanding performing arts education and advancing international cultural exchange. This recognition affirms our long-standing commitment to nurturing the next generation of performing arts talent and reflects the dedication of our entire community. It also reinforces the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand and underscores Hong Kong’s growing reputation as a world-class higher education destination. We are sincerely grateful to the Government for its unwavering support and look forward to deepening partnerships with our stakeholders to further advance arts education, preserve cultural heritage, and contribute to Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. I believe the Academy will continue to set new benchmarks in artist training and pioneer innovative approaches to teaching and learning.”
Professor Anna CY Chan, Director of the Academy, added, “As Hong Kong’s only higher education institution dedicated to the performing arts, the Academy is greatly encouraged by this recognition, which affirms the strength of our interdisciplinary programmes across Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts. The ranking not only reflects our steadfast commitment to excellence but also reinforces our leadership in Asia and across the Greater Bay Area and the Mainland. It provides strong impetus for our next phase of development, including the Northern Metropolis campus. In alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, we will continue to nurture high-calibre cultural talent, promote Chinese culture, strengthen regional and international collaboration, and advance high-quality growth and deeper national integration. We are grateful for the continued support of the Government, the Academy Council, and our community as we further contribute to the development of the cultural and creative industries.”
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www.hkapa.edu)
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), established by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Ordinance in 1984, is a world-leading higher education institution for the performing arts. It provides professionally-oriented undergraduate education and postgraduate studies in Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts. Its educational philosophy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with an emphasis on Chinese and Western traditions, and interdisciplinary learning. In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, the Academy ranks 10th for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia.
The Academy has been granted Programme Area Accreditation status by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications to award its own Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor’s (Honours) Degrees and Master’s Degrees. In the past four decades, more than 10,000 artists have graduated from the Academy, going on to become performing artists, creative arts practitioners, filmmakers, educators and cultural leaders with global impact – many have won international awards and shone in their respective artistic fields.
Besides the main campus in Wanchai, Béthanie, the Academy’s Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam, houses educational facilities for the School of Film and Television.