FREE- OPENED 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 Period: 1 February – 31 March 2026 at 24:00 pm, on March 31, 2026.
• 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 Typform only

·         The application form and application link: https://form.typeform.com/to/iVT9koBt

• 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

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.

With kind regards,

Dr. Supaporn Chuangchid
Executive Secretary
Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
On behalf of the AUAP & WURI Secretariats