Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15 May
\n2026<\/b> \u2014 HELP University has once again earned global recognition at the
\nWorld University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing Top 100
\npositions in 9 out of 24 categories among 13,211 innovative cases submitted by
\nuniversities worldwide.<\/p>\n
The achievement reinforces HELP
\nUniversity\u2019s growing international reputation as an institution recognised not
\nonly for academic excellence, but also for innovation, leadership, industry
\nrelevance, and societal impact.<\/p>\n
In 2025, HELP University was
\nranked 46th globally in the Visionary Leadership category among 4,866
\ninnovative cases. Building on that momentum, the university expanded its
\nparticipation significantly in 2026 by competing across 24 categories spanning
\neducation, innovation, leadership, research, sustainability, entrepreneurship,
\nAI transformation, and social impact.<\/p>\n
Unlike traditional rankings that
\nfocus heavily on research output and academic metrics, WURI evaluates
\nuniversities based on real-world innovation, implementability, and impact. The
\nrankings aim to recognise institutions that actively contribute to solving
\ncontemporary challenges through practical, future-focused initiatives.<\/p>\n
The evaluation process assesses
\nuniversities across three core criteria:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Innovativeness \u2014 the
\noriginality and creativity of programmes and institutional practices\n<\/p>\n
\u2022Implementability \u2014 the feasibility and effectiveness of execution\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Impact \u2014 the scale, depth, and significance of outcomes for students,
\ninstitutions, and communities<\/p>\n
The nine Top 100 placements
\nachieved by HELP University reflect the institution\u2019s continued emphasis on
\nindustry engagement, entrepreneurial thinking, technological advancement,
\nstudent-centred learning, and meaningful societal contribution.<\/p>\n
Professor Datuk Dr Paul Chan Tuck
\nHoong, Chancellor and Co-Founder of HELP Education Group, described the
\nachievement as an important reflection of the university\u2019s multidimensional
\nstrengths and relevance in today\u2019s rapidly evolving educational landscape.<\/p>\n
\u201cWURI provides a more rounded
\nperspective of universities by recognising the many dimensions of performance
\nand success. We are delighted that HELP University is acknowledged for areas
\nthat reflect what we genuinely excel in and what matters most to our students
\nand the wider community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that the growing
\ninternational recognition of WURI signals an important shift towards evaluating
\nuniversities based on innovation, adaptability, and practical impact.<\/p>\n
The WURI 2026 results further
\nstrengthen HELP University\u2019s position as a forward-looking institution
\ncommitted to innovation-driven education, future-ready learning, and
\ntransformative impact as it continues celebrating its 40th anniversary
\nmilestone this year.<\/p>\n