Times Higher Education Releases Asia University Rankings: All Eight Publicly Funded Universities in Hong Kong Make the Top 100

The Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026 have been released, with all eight publicly funded universities in Hong Kong ranking in the top 100.

The Times Higher Education (THE), Photo source: screenshot of its official website

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) maintained its 6th place ranking, while the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) dropped to 10th. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) remained at 12th. The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) and Lingnan University (LU) are new entrants to the top 100, ranking 37th and 84th, respectively.

This year's rankings cover 929 institutions across 36 countries and regions. Half of the top 10 universities are from the Chinese Mainland, including Tsinghua University and Peking University (ranked 1st and 2nd), as well as Fudan University (7th), Zhejiang University (8th), and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (9th). Two Singaporean universities — the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) — ranked 3rd and 4th, respectively. The University of Tokyo ranked 5th.

The name list of the top 10 universities, Photo source: screenshot of THE's official website

Besides HKU and CUHK ranking among the top 10, other Hong Kong universities also performed strongly. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) ranked 12th, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) ranked 14th, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) ranked 18th. Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) rose 10 places to rank 40th. With EdUHK and LU joining the list for the first time, all eight publicly funded universities in Hong Kong are now in the top 100.

HKU, Photo by Bastille Post

CUHK, Photo source: reference image

The Education University of Hong Kong attributed its achievement to the hard work and dedication of its faculty and staff, adding that the result demonstrates the university's commitment to continuously promoting impactful research and creating a vibrant international learning environment.

Lingnan University said the results of its teaching and research strategies in recent years have gradually become apparent, including attracting top international scholars and strengthening student innovation and entrepreneurship training, which have helped consolidate its position as a comprehensive research university.

Hong Kong Baptist University stated that its rise from 50th to 40th place reflects its continued improvement in international rankings and affirms the university's commitment to enhancing its teaching and research performance. HKBU added that it will continue to refer to university rankings published by various global institutions as one of the indicators for improving its future teaching and research work.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with Jared Bednar on a four-year extension Wednesday that keeps the winningest coach in team history on board through the 2030-31 season.

Bednar, who has coach the Avalanche to a 445–262–75 record during his tenure, led the team to a Stanley Cup title in 2022 behind a nucleus that included Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon and captain Gabriel Landeskog.

The team gave Bednar a vote of confidence in the offseason after being swept in the Western Conference Final. Bednar said leading into training camp they were in discussions to get a deal completed. It's the second big deal the Avalanche completed over the summer. The team also locked up Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, to the richest deal in league history.

Bednar was hired in August 2016 following the resignation of coach Patrick Roy. The 54-year-old Bednar is currently the second-longest tenured coach in the NHL, trailing only Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

“Jared has done an outstanding job over the last decade, and there’s no doubt in my mind he’s the best coach for this group," Joe Sakic, the Avalanche's president of hockey operations/general manager, said in a statement. "He commands the room and has complete confidence of the players. We’re excited to continue to have him in charge, and we believe that his presence maximizes the team’s potential while this core group is intact.”

Bednar brings a sense of calm to the bench, which his players appreciate. The team has been to the playoffs in every season but one under Bednar — his first, in 2016-17, when the team went 22-56-4. He's the 13th head coach (14th occasion) in league history to take the same organization to the postseason in at least nine straight seasons.

His team was the Presidents' Trophy winner last year with a franchise-best 121 points and is expected to be another strong Cup contender this season.

“I look forward to working hard each day this season,” Bednar said, "and beyond to accomplish our goal of winning another Stanley Cup.”

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FILE - Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, draws up a play during a time out in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Feb. 26, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)