Global
Excellence
Recognized
The
Faculty
of
Education
has
secured
outstanding
positions
in
prestigious
global
rankings,
placing
#20
in
Education
(QS
World
University
Rankings
2025),
#11
in
Education
Studies
(Times
Higher
Education
2025),
and
an
impressive
2nd
place
globally
in
Education
&
Educational
Research
(U.S.
News
&
World
Report
2025-2026).
These
achievements
reflect
the
Faculty’s
commitment
to
excellence
in
both
research
and
teaching,
as
further
highlighted
by
the
recognition
of
13
faculty
members
among
the
World’s
Top
2%
Scientists
by
Stanford
University
in
2024.
Through its four specialised departments—Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration and Policy, Educational Psychology, and Sports Science and Physical Education—the Faculty offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate programmes including doctoral degrees, master’s degrees, and postgraduate diplomas in Education, nurturing and empowering the next generation of outstanding educators to transform education responsibly to meet the society’s evolving needs.
Pioneering
Research
and
Innovation
As
a
dynamic
academic
hub,
the
Faculty
pioneers
educational
research
and
scholarship
in
Hong
Kong,
sharing
insights
with
researchers,
scholars,
school
leaders,
and
practitioners
through
conferences
and
seminars.
Through
the
Centre
for
University
and
School
Partnership
(CUSP),
the
Faculty
maintains
strong
connections
with
over
2,000
educational
institutions
and
has
successfully
completed
more
than
45
development
and
research
projects,
focusing
on
quality
education,
positive
learning
environments,
small
class
teaching,
strong
curriculum
leadership
and
development
in
kindergartens,
financial
literacy
for
children,
and
gifted
education
programmes.
The Faculty’s commitment to innovation is evident in its current research projects, which address crucial contemporary education areas and challenges such as AI in education, curriculum reform, and academic integrity in the age of generative AI. A standout example is the Robot for Autism Behavioral Intervention (RABI) project, led by Professor Catherine So of the Department of Educational Psychology, which advances autism diagnosis and early intervention through robotics. The project earned international recognition, receiving the Silver Award in the “Access, Diversity, and Inclusion” category at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024.
Professor
Catherine
So’s
Robot
for
Autism
Behavioral
Intervention
(RABI)
project
received
the
Silver
Award
in
the
“Access,
Diversity,
and
Inclusion”
category
at
the
QS
Reimagine
Education
Awards
2024.
The
recognition
highlights
RABI’s
impactful
contribution
in
improving
social
and
behavioral
skills
among
more
than
2,500
autistic
individuals
aged
3
to
18
since
its
launch
in
2020
International
Student
Success
The
Faculty’s
global
impact
is
reflected
in
its
diverse
student
body
of
over
2,600
students.
Dr.
Ma.
Jenina
Nalipay,
a
recent
PhD
graduate
from
the
Philippines,
highlights
the
Faculty’s
strength
in
nurturing
international
talent:
“CUHK
has
provided
me
with
numerous
opportunities
to
flourish
as
a
PhD
student
and
prepare
for
success
after
graduation.
The
holistic
approach
to
student
development
and
excellent
supervision
have
been
invaluable
to
my
career
goals.”
Dr.
Ma.
Jenina
Nalipay
(right)
valued
the
holistic
education
at
CUHK,
which
enriched
her
academic
journey
through
interdisciplinary
research
training
with
local
and
international
scholars.
Looking
to
the
Future
As
education
continues
to
evolve,
the
Faculty
remains
dedicated
to
its
vision
of
nurturing
the
next
generation
of
educators
and
education
leaders
with
global
perspectives.
Its
focus
on
combining
research
excellence
with
practical
application
ensures
graduates
are
well-equipped
to
address
future
educational
challenges.
Discover the diverse postgraduate programmes offered by CUHK’s Faculty of Education: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/programme/education.
Application for the 2026-27 intake starts from 1 September 2025. CUHK provides a wide range of scholarships and financial support for outstanding students to pursue their postgraduate studies at CUHK. Join the upcoming CUHK Postgraduate Virtual Info Week 2025 to learn more: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/admission-events.
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