Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15 May 2026 — HELP University has once again earned global recognition at the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing Top 100 positions in 9 out of 24 categories among 13,211 innovative cases submitted by universities worldwide.
The achievement reinforces HELP University’s growing international reputation as an institution recognised not only for academic excellence, but also for innovation, leadership, industry relevance, and societal impact.
In 2025, HELP University was ranked 46th globally in the Visionary Leadership category among 4,866 innovative cases. Building on that momentum, the university expanded its participation significantly in 2026 by competing across 24 categories spanning education, innovation, leadership, research, sustainability, entrepreneurship, AI transformation, and social impact.
Unlike traditional rankings that focus heavily on research output and academic metrics, WURI evaluates universities based on real-world innovation, implementability, and impact. The rankings aim to recognise institutions that actively contribute to solving contemporary challenges through practical, future-focused initiatives.
The evaluation process assesses universities across three core criteria:
• Innovativeness — the originality and creativity of programmes and institutional practices
•Implementability — the feasibility and effectiveness of execution
• Impact — the scale, depth, and significance of outcomes for students, institutions, and communities
The nine Top 100 placements achieved by HELP University reflect the institution’s continued emphasis on industry engagement, entrepreneurial thinking, technological advancement, student-centred learning, and meaningful societal contribution.
Professor Datuk Dr Paul Chan Tuck Hoong, Chancellor and Co-Founder of HELP Education Group, described the achievement as an important reflection of the university’s multidimensional strengths and relevance in today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape.
“WURI provides a more rounded perspective of universities by recognising the many dimensions of performance and success. We are delighted that HELP University is acknowledged for areas that reflect what we genuinely excel in and what matters most to our students and the wider community,” he said.
He added that the growing international recognition of WURI signals an important shift towards evaluating universities based on innovation, adaptability, and practical impact.
The WURI 2026 results further strengthen HELP University’s position as a forward-looking institution committed to innovation-driven education, future-ready learning, and transformative impact as it continues celebrating its 40th anniversary milestone this year.
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About HELP University
HELP University was founded in 1986, and it has developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia. HELP University offers a wide range of social science, and humanities programmes, and is renowned for its psychology, accounting, business, law, education, and IT programmes. The university has embarked on a transformation journey to become the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University.
In 2019, HELP University was awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) status by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for being a leading digital tech-focused institution that produces high quality graduates for the workforce.
In 2021, HELP University was ranked No 1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange programmes by QS Rankings World University Ranking: Asia 2021. Besides standing as MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institution, HELP University was rated BERDAYA SAING (Competitive), the highest category, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022, and awarded the Employers’ Choice of University by Talentbank in 2024 and 2025.
In 2025, HELP ranked 46th globally in the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) rankings for Visionary Leadership, recognising its innovation and governance impact.
Designated in 2025 by the International Council for Small Business and the Mayor’s Office of Jinju, South Korea, HELP now serves as a global centre for humane entrepreneurship. Rooted in ethics, dignity, and sustainability, this model redefines business success.
In 2026, HELP University received an overall QS 5 Stars rating from global higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) under the QS Stars evaluation framework. The rating assesses universities across a comprehensive set of indicators that reflect institutional performance, student experience, and graduate outcomes. In the latest audit, HELP University achieved strong results in key areas including Employability, Facilities, Programme Strength, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Good Governance.
Visit https://university.help.edu.my for more information on HELP University.
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