City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has been ranked the "Most International University in the World" by Times Higher Education (THE) for 2026, marking the third consecutive year it has achieved the top spot. This accolade highlights the University’s excellence in fostering an internationalised teaching and research environment.

THE evaluated 2,191 universities based on the World University Rankings 2026 data, with 217 institutions from 42 countries and regions meeting the criteria. CityUHK once again topped the list by excelling across multiple metrics, including the "proportion of international students", "proportion of international staff", "international co-authorship" and "international reputation".

CityUHK boasts a diverse student body and academic community, with students from approximately 100 countries and faculty hailing from over 40 nations and regions. Through an international collaborative network comprising over 400 institutions globally, CityUHK students enjoy extensive opportunities for overseas exchange.

In addition to nurturing globally-minded talent, CityUHK actively invites international scholars to join its teaching and research teams through initiatives such as the Distinguished Visiting Professors Scheme, the Presidential Assistant Professors Scheme, and the Global Research Assistant Professors Scheme.

As a young, vibrant, and innovative university, CityUHK has seen its global reputation soar. The University continues to excel in various world rankings, including climbing to a record 73rd in the THE World University Rankings 2026. Additionally, CityUHK topped the list in Hong Kong in the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026, ranking 11th globally and 3rd in Asia.

CityUHK will continue to lead the way in higher education innovation and internationalisation, dedicated to nurturing more future leaders with a global outlook. 

Source: CityUHK