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CityUHK named the “Most International University in the World” for the third consecutive year
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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. It also underscores CityUHK’s active commitment to supporting the HKSAR Government’s “Study in Hong Kong” initiative, further demonstrating Hong Kong’s appeal and influence as a global hub for higher education.
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. The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme, for example, attracts an exceptionally wide range of international students from Germany, Italy, South Africa, Jordan, Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia, and the Chinese Mainland.
As a pioneer in advancing the internationalisation of higher education, CityUHK is actively supporting Hong Kong’s development into an international hub for higher education by promoting the “Study in Hong Kong” brand. Through an international collaborative network comprising over 400 institutions globally, CityUHK students enjoy extensive opportunities for overseas exchange.
The University offers joint bachelor’s degree programmes in partnership with Columbia University (USA) and Université Paris-Saclay, CentraleSupélec (France). Furthermore, CityUHK has signed agreements with several colleges at the University of Cambridge and, in the 2025/26 academic year, became the first international partner institution for the “Future Global Leaders Programme” at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge. In recent years, the University has expanded its reach to include “Belt and Road” countries such as Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Kuwait, and Azerbaijan, further enriching the depth and diversity of the “Study in Hong Kong” brand.
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 and consistently infusing international influence into the “Study in Hong Kong” brand.
