CMU Shortlisted for THE Awards Asia 2026: Advancing a Strategic Internationalisation Pathway Toward Sustainable Impact
Chiang Mai University (CMU) has been officially shortlisted for the International Strategy of the Year category at THE Awards Asia 2026, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence and innovation in higher education across Asia.
Organised by Times Higher Education, THE Awards Asia recognises institutions that demonstrate outstanding leadership, strategic vision and measurable impact. The International Strategy of the Year category highlights universities that have developed and implemented effective, sustainable approaches to global engagement.
Institutional Mechanisms Driving CMU’s Expanded Global Engagement and Impact
CMU’s shortlisting reflects its comprehensive and outcome-oriented model of internationalisation. The university has strengthened its global presence through a coordinated institutional framework that transforms international partnerships into measurable academic and research outcomes.
Key highlights of CMU’s strategy include:
- Systematic revitalisation and activation of international partnerships across faculties
- Targeted internal funding mechanisms designed to generate joint research, academic programmes and innovation outputs
- Integration of international collaboration into teaching, research and knowledge transfer platforms
- Strategic leveraging of institutional resources to attract external international funding and co-investment
This approach has resulted in expanded international research collaborations, joint publications, mobility initiatives and sustainable academic networks aligned with global priorities.
Regional Recognition
The winners of THE Awards Asia 2026 will be announced during the official ceremony held in conjunction with the THE Asia Universities Summit in Hong Kong.
CMU’s inclusion on the shortlist affirms its continued commitment to advancing global engagement and fostering cross-border collaboration in higher education.
Learn More About CMU’s International Strategy
For further details about the international strategy submitted to THE Awards Asia 2026, including objectives, implementation framework and measurable outcomes, please visit:
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