The University of Hong Kong vs University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
GURI 2026 comparison
The University of Hong Kong has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (94.65). The University of Hong Kong ranks #34 globally with a GURI Score of 94.65, while University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranks #48 with a GURI Score of 93.59.
IndicatorThe University of Hong KongUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
GURI Global Rank#34#48
GURI Score94.6593.59
CountryHong Kong SAR, ChinaUnited States
National rank#1#20
QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)1170
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)3341
ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)6753
Ranking Achievement98.8796.70
Coverage Score100100
IRCI92.7096.13
Institutional Legacy76.67100.00
Institutional Momentum40.0020.00
Regional rank#6 (Asia)#22 (Americas)
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