February 2025
Asia’s universities are on the rise, offering world-class education, cutting-edge research, and opportunities that rival their Western counterparts. As we spotlight the "Prominent Universities in Asia to Watch in 2025," one thing is clear: the future of higher education isn’t confined to the West. It’s being shaped, redefined, and elevated by the East. And for students ready to embrace this new era, the possibilities are endless.
National University of Singapore
120 Years Strong: NUS Master’s Programmes Fuel Global Leaders of Tomorrow!
Ranked 1st in Asia and 8th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, NUS has built a reputation for delivering transformative education. Its master’s degree by coursework programmes stand out for their blend of academic rigour, industry relevance, and a distinctive focus on Asia’s dynamic context.
Empowering a New Generation of AI Entrepreneurs to Drive Social ImpactDr Anand Rao, Distinguished Service Professor of Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr Anand has focused on research, innovation, applications, business and societal adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence over his 35-year consulting, industry, and academic career.
Pioneering Marketing ExcellenceDr. Ken Ip, Assistant Professor, Saint Francis University & Chairman, Asia MarTech Society
The author of “Life Hacks” and “Growth Hacks”, Dr. Ken Ip is an award-winning brand strategist, assistant professor, columnist and expert commentator in Web3, AI, Tech, Branding and Digital Economy.
Lessons Learned from the Olympics about Succeeding in Higher EducationMenah Pratt, Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity and Professor of Education, Virginia Tech
Menah Pratt has over 30 years of experience in higher education in senior leadership roles at major public and private universities.
Why SIS is the North Star for Higher Education LeadersDr. Joe Sallustio, Co-Founder & Host at The EdUp Experience
Dr. Joe Sallustio is one of our nation’s foremost higher education experts and currently serves as the Vice President of Industry Engagement at Ellucian.
Sustainability – A Strategic Imperative for HE
Frederik Dahlmann, Associate Professor of Strategy & Sustainability at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK
Dr Fred Dahlmann is an Associate Professor of Strategy & Sustainability at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK.
Approaching Institutional Changes with Integrity
Heather F. Perfetti, President, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
An experienced, high-level executive with a demonstrated and diverse history of working in complex educational environments, Heather F. Perfetti, Ed.D., J.D., became President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education on July 1, 2020.
FEATURED COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
National University of Singapore
February 25, 2025
Ken Walker International University
November 29, 2024
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
November 29, 2024
Dusit Thani College
October 29, 2024
Methodist University
October 29, 2024
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR)
August 26, 2024
Phoenicia University (PU)
July 30, 2024
Rose Bruford College
June 20, 2024
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
May 14, 2024
Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB)
May 14, 2024
Naveen Jindal School of Management
April 25, 2024
Alcorn School of Business
April 25, 2024
SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering
April 25, 2024
University of Birmingham
September 5, 2023
Unicaf
September 5, 2023
Miles College
September 5, 2023
Laurentian University
September 5, 2023
Tufts University School of Engineering
September 5, 2023
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
July 27, 2023
Brescia at Western University
July 27, 2023
OHM Professional School
June 23, 2023
CIMBA
June 23, 2023
Yorkville University
May 9, 2023
Utah Tech University
May 9, 2023
University of Calgary
May 9, 2023
Lagos Business School
May 4, 2023
St. Paul University Philippines
February 28, 2023
Ural Federal University
December 29, 2022
University of Cyprus
December 29, 2022
International University of Sarajevo (IUS)
December 29, 2022
Cyprus University of Technology
December 29, 2022
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February 2025
Asia’s universities are on the rise, offering world-class education, cutting-edge research, and opportunities that rival their Western counterparts. As we spotlight the "Prominent Universities in Asia to Watch in 2025," one thing is clear: the future of higher education isn’t confined to the West. It’s being shaped, redefined, and elevated by the East. And for students ready to embrace this new era, the possibilities are endless.
National University of Singapore
120 Years Strong: NUS Master’s Programmes Fuel Global Leaders of Tomorrow!
Ranked 1st in Asia and 8th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, NUS has built a reputation for delivering transformative education. Its master’s degree by coursework programmes stand out for their blend of academic rigour, industry relevance, and a distinctive focus on Asia’s dynamic context.
Empowering a New Generation of AI Entrepreneurs to Drive Social ImpactDr Anand Rao, Distinguished Service Professor of Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr Anand has focused on research, innovation, applications, business and societal adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence over his 35-year consulting, industry, and academic career.
Pioneering Marketing ExcellenceDr. Ken Ip, Assistant Professor, Saint Francis University & Chairman, Asia MarTech Society
The author of “Life Hacks” and “Growth Hacks”, Dr. Ken Ip is an award-winning brand strategist, assistant professor, columnist and expert commentator in Web3, AI, Tech, Branding and Digital Economy.
Lessons Learned from the Olympics about Succeeding in Higher EducationMenah Pratt, Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity and Professor of Education, Virginia Tech
Menah Pratt has over 30 years of experience in higher education in senior leadership roles at major public and private universities.
Why SIS is the North Star for Higher Education LeadersDr. Joe Sallustio, Co-Founder & Host at The EdUp Experience
Dr. Joe Sallustio is one of our nation’s foremost higher education experts and currently serves as the Vice President of Industry Engagement at Ellucian.
Sustainability – A Strategic Imperative for HE
Frederik Dahlmann, Associate Professor of Strategy & Sustainability at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK
Dr Fred Dahlmann is an Associate Professor of Strategy & Sustainability at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK.
Approaching Institutional Changes with Integrity
Heather F. Perfetti, President, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
An experienced, high-level executive with a demonstrated and diverse history of working in complex educational environments, Heather F. Perfetti, Ed.D., J.D., became President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education on July 1, 2020.
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