The ranking reached its largest scale ever, with Asia University placing 253rd in the Asia region

The UK-based higher education analytics organization QS has released the “QS Asia University Rankings 2026.” Asia University (AU) is ranked 253rd in Asia, placing 19th among Taiwan’s 57 listed universities, 7th among all private universities, and 3rd among non‑medical private institutions.

Now in its 17th edition, the 2026 QS Asia rankings represent the largest evaluation to date, covering 1,529 universities across 25 countries and regions. QS evaluates universities based on 11 key indicators, including: academic reputation, employer reputation (graduate performance in the job market), faculty‑student ratio, citations per paper, papers per faculty, staff with a PhD, international research network, international faculty, international students, inbound exchange students, and outbound exchange students.

According to media reports, QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter noted that Taiwan’s government has demonstrated strong ambition for the internationalization of higher education and is actively attracting global talent. He stated that the ranking results show government policies have supported universities in achieving many goals, but that Taiwanese universities must continue to strengthen research impact and employer reputation to maintain regional competitiveness.

Among the 1,529 institutions evaluated across Asia, Taiwan has 57 universities ranked. Asia University is placed 253rd in Asia, 19th nationwide, 7th among private universities, and 3rd among non‑medical private universities.

Asia University Founder Dr. Chang‑Hai Tsai emphasized that the QS Asia rankings are one of the most important international indicators assessing academic research strength and graduates’ global employability. He stated that AU continues to enhance academic performance, career development, and global competitiveness, leading to steady advancement in international rankings and improved employment outcomes for students.

Asia University President Jeffrey J.P. Tsai noted that AU has performed strongly across major domestic and international university rankings. As the number of AU alumni steadily grows, their excellent performance in the workforce has led AU to repeatedly be recognized as “the private university most favored by employers.” AU's emphasis on interdisciplinary capability, professional competitiveness, and high certification and licensure pass rates is reflected clearly in its QS results.

Asia University ranks 3rd among all non‑medical private universities in Taiwan in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026