Brussels, June 2026 – QTEM (Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management) is proud to announce that two prestigious Triple Crown-accredited institutions have joined its international network: City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria.
This dual addition marks another important milestone in QTEM’s continued global expansion, further strengthening the network’s presence in both Asia and Africa while reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence, international collaboration, and quantitative education.
Located in Hong Kong, CityUHK is internationally recognized for its excellence in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Consistently ranked among Asia’s leading universities, the institution has built a strong reputation for interdisciplinary education, technological advancement, and global engagement, making it a valuable addition to the QTEM community.
GIBS, part of the University of Pretoria, is one of Africa’s leading business schools and the first South African institution to join the QTEM network. Widely recognized for its commitment to responsible leadership, innovation, and impactful research, GIBS brings a distinctive perspective on management education and further expands QTEM’s footprint across the African continent.
With these new partnerships, QTEM continues to broaden the diversity of its academic community, creating new opportunities for students to develop advanced quantitative skills while gaining meaningful international and intercultural experience through exchanges with world-class institutions.
Prof. Jean-Philippe Bonardi, Chair of QTEM, welcomed the two new partners:
“We are delighted to welcome both City University of Hong Kong and GIBS to the QTEM network. These outstanding Triple Crown institutions each bring distinctive strengths, international perspectives, and a shared commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Their addition reinforces QTEM’s global reach across Asia and Africa while creating even more opportunities for our students to learn, collaborate, and prepare for careers in an increasingly interconnected and data-driven world.”
The addition of CityUHK and GIBS further strengthens QTEM’s global network of leading business schools and universities, continuing its mission of preparing future leaders with strong analytical capabilities, international experience, and the ability to address complex global business challenges.