The University of Hong Kong has been named the world's most international university in 2022, topping a list compiled by Times Higher Education.

Japan dominates the first ever Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, with more top institutions than any other nation in the region and the University of Tokyo crowning the list. However, the THE warns the country's dominance may be slipping, signalled by strong showings from the likes of China, Singapore and South Korea.

Universities in Hong Kong have reported considerable rises in applications from overseas students, a sign the region’s strategy to grow as an education hub is paying off.