Universities in China
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in China
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences with highest ranking among universities in China ranked #2.
  • 25 Jan, 2024: Publication of THE World’s Most International Universities. Peking University with highest ranking among universities in China ranked #139.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with Tsinghua University ranked highest among 449 listed universities in China.
  • 15 Dec, 2023: Publication of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). Shanghai University of Sport with highest ranking among universities in China ranked #36.

Rankings of universities in China 2024

#651
China

Cangzhou Normal University

  • #463 
  • #546 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]
  • #639 
  • #11763 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#652
China

Sichuan University for Nationalities

  • #465 
  • #549 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]
  • #602 
  • #9798 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#653
China

Handan College

  • #466 
  • #550 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]
  • #527 
  • #5184 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]


#654
China

Shenyang Medical College

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  • #429 
  • #2807 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #532 
  • #5344 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#655
China

Shenyang Institute of Engineering

  • #531 
  • #4720 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #478 
  • #583 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]
  • #520 
  • #5014 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#656
China

Zhangjiakou University

  • #473 
  • #569 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]

#657
China

Wuhan Donghu University

  • #533 
  • #4735 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]

#658
China

Zhaotong University

  • #476 
  • #579 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]

#659
China

Changji University

  • #477 
  • #581 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]

#660
China

Northwest University for Nationalities

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  • #313 
  • #3015 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#661
China

Southwest University of Political Science and Law

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (based on 18 student ratings)
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  • #460 
  • #4243 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#662
China

Dalian University of Foreign Languages

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 28 student ratings)
  • #480 
  • #4434 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#663
China

Yantai Nanshan University

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 68 student ratings)
  • #505 
  • #4848 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#664
China

Zhejiang International Studies University

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (based on 37 student ratings)
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  • #524 
  • #5072 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#665
China

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

  • #530 
  • #5312 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#666
China

China Central Academy of Fine Arts

  • #547 
  • #6519 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#667
China

Central Conservatory of Music

  • #548 
  • #6613 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#668
China

China Academy of Art

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  • #549 
  • #6951 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#669
China

Beijing Film Academy

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 176 student ratings)
  • #550 
  • #7003 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#670
China

Shanghai Conservatory of Music

  • #552 
  • #7256 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#671
China

Sichuan International Studies University

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 26 student ratings)
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  • #553 
  • #7346 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#672
China

East China University of Political Science and Law

  • #554 
  • #7381 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#673
China

Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

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  • #556 
  • #7466 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#674
China

Xi'an International Studies University

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 20 student ratings)
  • #557 
  • #7518 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#675
China

Xi'an International Studies University

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 20 student ratings)
  • #557 
  • #7518 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#676
China

Shanghai Theatre Academy

  • #558 
  • #7622 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#677
China

Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 14 student ratings)
  • #559 
  • #7645 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#678
China

Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 14 student ratings)
  • #559 
  • #7645 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#679
China

Wuhan Conservatory of Music

  • #567 
  • #8396 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#680
China

Shandong Sport University

  • #569 
  • #8476 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#681
China

Shenyang Conservatory of Music

  • #576 
  • #8793 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#682
China

Xinjiang Arts University

  • #577 
  • #8836 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#683
China

Xi'an Eurasia University

  • #578 
  • #8883 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#684
China

Xi'an Eurasia University

  • #578 
  • #8883 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#685
China

Xi'an International University

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  • #579 
  • #8960 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#686
China

Xi'an International University

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  • #579 
  • #8960 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#687
China

Nanjing University of the Arts

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  • #580 
  • #8993 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#688
China

China Foreign Affairs University

  • #581 
  • #9007 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#689
China

Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics

Student satisfaction: 1.5 / 5.0 (based on 4 student ratings)
  • #582 
  • #9073 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#690
China

Haikou College of Economics

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (based on 7 student ratings)
  • #583 
  • #9126 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#691
China

Sanda University

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  • #589 
  • #9375 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#692
China

Xi'an Peihua University

  • #591 
  • #9441 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#693
China

Xi'an Peihua University

  • #591 
  • #9441 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#694
China

Changzhi Medical College

  • #595 
  • #9533 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#695
China

Changsha Medical University

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  • #606 
  • #9963 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#696
China

Wenzhou-Kean University

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  • #610 
  • #10112 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#697
China

Sanya University

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  • #623 
  • #10620 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#698
China

Qingdao Huanghai University

  • #624 
  • #10709 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#699
China

Capital University of Physical Education and Sports

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  • #627 
  • #10833 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#700
China

Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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  • #633 
  • #11204 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings of universities in China

Materials Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#1 
Tsinghua University
Chemistry NTU Rankings by Subject
#1 
Tsinghua University
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#1 
Tongji University
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#2 
Tsinghua University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#5 
Tsinghua University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#7 
Tsinghua University
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#8 
Peking University
Business URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#9 
Tsinghua University
Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#11 
Sichuan University
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#12 
Shandong University of Science and Technology

China Key Facts for International Students

679 out of 732 Universities in China Ranked in at least one ranking

38 Different Rankings list Universities in China (29 institution and 9 subject rankings)

33 Global Rankings rank Universities in China Among TOP 200

Time: GMT +8

Telephone country code: +86

  • Largest cities in China:
  • 1. Shanghai: 22,300,000
  • 2. Beijing: 11,700,000
  • 3. Tianjin: 11,100,000
  • 4. Guangzhou: 11,000,000
  • 5. Shenzhen: 10,400,000
Nobel prize laureates:
Tu Youyou (, 2015)
 
Charles K. Kao (, 2009)

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FAQ

Tsinghua University ranks #1 in China in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in China Tsinghua University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 42 rankings where Tsinghua University is listed.

Tsinghua University is ranked best in China for Engineering (Materials Science). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.

Tsinghua University is ranked best in China for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.

Tongji University is ranked best in China for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Tongji University.

Tsinghua University is ranked best in China for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.

Tsinghua University is ranked best in China for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.

Tsinghua University is ranked best in China for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.

Peking University is ranked best in China for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Peking University.

Tsinghua University is ranked best in China for Business (Business). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.

Sichuan University is ranked best in China for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Sichuan University.

Shandong University of Science and Technology is ranked best in China for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Shandong University of Science and Technology.

Peking University is ranked best in China for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the Peking University.

Peking University is ranked best in China for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Peking University.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings BRICS:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 20% Staff with a PhD 10% Papers per faculty 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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Payscale

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

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Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Thomson Reuters

Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:

Patent Volume 33% Patent Citations 34% Industry Article Citation Impact 11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%

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Criteria used in ranking -Most Innovative Universities Asia Pacific:

Patent volume 11.11% Patent success 11.11% Global patents 11.11% Patent citations 11.11% Percent of patents cited/Patent citation impact 11.11% Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11% Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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