Times Higher Education (THE) recently released its Asia University Rankings 2026. City University of Macau (CityU) made its debut on the list, securing a place in the 201–250 ranking band, becoming the third higher education institution in Macao to be ranked. This achievement marks a crucial step forward for CityU in its international development and academic influence, representing an important milestone in the University’s history. A total of 929 universities across Asia were included in this year’s rankings.

                                                         A group photo of CityU Rector Jun Liu and THE’s APAC President Mei Mei Lim

CityU is seizing the opportunities presented by the global technological revolution and industrial transformation. Actively responding to the strategic deployment of the national “15th Five-Year Plan”, the University promotes the integrated development of education, technology, and talent. Aligning with Macao’s “1+4” diversified development strategy and the integration needs of Hengqin and Macao, CityU fully leverages the unique advantages of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy. It is dedicated to cultivating practical and pragmatic talents with patriotism, exploring a path for university development that embodies “Macao Characteristics, China Soul, and Global Vision”. CityU consistently prioritizes teaching quality and student experience, guided by a strategic focus on “interdisciplinarity”, precisely aligning with the needs of the “1+4” diversified industrial development to foster holistic student growth.

In recent years, the University’s research capacity has steadily increased, its ability to attract research resources has significantly strengthened, and its research output has achieved a qualitative leap, gradually forming a distinctive profile characterized by substantial outcomes, solid platforms, and application-oriented focus.

Looking to the future, CityU will continue to deepen its commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research innovation, further strengthen collaborations with top international universities, contribute wisdom and strength to the advancement of higher education and social development, and strive steadfastly towards excellence.