APPLICATION: AUAP–WURI Joint World Ranking & Award for Highly Ranked Universities 2026.
Dear AUAP Members and Distinguished Non-Member Universities
Warm greetings from the AUAP Secretariat.
On behalf of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) and the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), we are pleased to invite AUAP Member and Non-Member Universities to participate in the AUAP–WURI Joint World Ranking & Award for Highly Ranked Universities 2026.
This joint initiative aims to recognize and showcase outstanding university innovations that demonstrate strong impact, global relevance, and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Submissions will be evaluated through a transparent, peer-review process led by university presidents and senior leaders.
Key Information
- Eligibility: Open to AUAP Member and Non-Member Universities worldwide for free of charges.
- Submission Limit: Each institution may submit up to three (3) innovation cases only.
- Application Periods:
- Application Period 1 : 1 February – 31 March 2026 -FREE OF CHARGE
- Application Period 2: 1 April – 31 May 2026 – Registration fee apply per university/institution.
- o AUAP Members USD$1,000
- o Non AUAP Members USD$1,200
- Validity : The certificate and ranking recognition will be valid for one (1) year
Each innovation case must be officially endorsed by the University President / Rector/CEO/Founder or Chairman/ (or equivalent authority).
Please see the attached files for: Submission via Typ
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form only
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The application form and application link
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https://form.typeform.com/
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Documents & Templates Folder
: https://drive.google.
com/drive/folders/1Npj_ 9M8y5mrAJ79ZI3OCVFx9RUoWh2O3? usp=sharing - Evaluation criteria and guidelines (attached)
For further information or clarification, please feel free to contact the AUAP Secretariat at
secretariat@auap.org copy to wuriauap@auap.org
Phone/WhatsApp:Telegram/
We strongly encourage your institution to take part in this prestigious global initiative and share your innovative practices with the international higher education community.
We look forward to your valued participation.
