47 out of 52
- Universities in Beijing
- Ranked in at least one ranking
31
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Beijing
- (25 institution and 6 subject rankings)
26
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Beijing
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Beijing, China
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Beijing
- 18 Mar, 2021: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities from Scimago Institutions. 36 universities from Beijing appear in this ranking.
- 17 Mar, 2021: Nature Index - Top 200 Rising Institutions in Asia Pacific updated with University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ranked highest among 14 listed universities in Beijing.
- 17 Mar, 2021: Nature Index - Top 200 Institutions in Asia Pacific updated with Peking University ranked highest among 14 listed universities in Beijing.
- 04 Mar, 2021: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Modern Langugages). Includes 137 universities from Beijing.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Beijing
Electrical Engineering
#1
Tsinghua University
Agricultural Sciences
#2
China Agricultural University
Civil Engineering
#3
University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Archaeology
#14
Peking University
Veterinary Science
#20
China Agricultural University
Art & Design
#23
Tsinghua University
Linguistics
#26
Peking University
Library & Information Management
#34
Peking University
Statistics
#38
Peking University
Communication & Media Studies
#51
Tsinghua University
Rankings of universities in Beijing, China 2021
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#2
Peking University
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#4
Beijing Institute of Technology
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#6
Renmin University of China
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#7
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(42 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#10
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(28 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#11
Beijing University of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(34 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#14
North China Electric Power University
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(13 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#16
China University of Geosciences, Beijing
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(27 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 17 August, 2020] |
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#17
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(70 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#18
University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(9 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 25 November, 2020] |
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#21
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(36 reviews)
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 25 November, 2020] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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#22
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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#23
China University of Political Science and Law
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 25 November, 2020] |
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#24
North China University of Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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#25
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(15 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#26
Beijing Information Science & Technology University
Student satisfaction:
3.7 / 5.0
(7 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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#27
Beijing Technology and Business University
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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#29
Communication University of China
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 25 November, 2020] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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#30
Beijing University of Agriculture
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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#31
Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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#32
Beijing Language and Culture University
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#33
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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#34
Capital University of Economics and Business
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(11 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
#35
People's Public Security University of China
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
#36
Beijing Wuzi University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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#37
China University of Mining & Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(27 reviews)
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 17 August, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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#38
University of International Business and Economics
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(7 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
#39
Beijing International Studies University
Student satisfaction:
4.9 / 5.0
(18 reviews)
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#41
Beijing City University
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#43
Central Conservatory of Music
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#44
China Central Academy of Fine Arts
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#45
University of International Relations
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#47
China Foreign Affairs University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#48
China Youth University for Political Sciences
#49
Capital University of Physical Education and Sports
#50
Central University of Finance and Economics
#51
Peking Union Medical College
#52
Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Beijing Key Facts for International Students
Population: 11717000
Time: GMT +8
District/province: Beijing,
Living costs for students in Beijing:
* 100 = prices in London
- Living costs without accommodation 72* (28% cheaper than London)
- All costs including accommodation 67* (33% cheaper than London)
- Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 94* (6% cheaper than London)
- Average Big Mac price 19.36 CNY
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- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
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- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
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- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Tu Youyou (China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2015)
Map with location of universities in Beijing
FAQ
Tsinghua University ranks #1 in Beijing in our meta ranking composed of 96 university rankings.
Among all universities in Beijing Tsinghua University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 38 rankings where Tsinghua University is listed.
Tsinghua University is ranked best in Beijing for Engineering (Electrical Engineering). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.
China Agricultural University is ranked best in Beijing for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the China Agricultural University.
University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is ranked best in Beijing for Natural Sciences (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Peking University is ranked best in Beijing for Social Studies & Humanities (Archaeology). See all rankings for the Peking University.
China Agricultural University is ranked best in Beijing for Medicine & Health (Veterinary Science). See all rankings for the China Agricultural University.
Tsinghua University is ranked best in Beijing for Arts Visual & Performing (Art & Design). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.
Peking University is ranked best in Beijing for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Peking University.
Peking University is ranked best in Beijing for Computer Science (Library & Information Management). See all rankings for the Peking University.
Peking University is ranked best in Beijing for Mathematics (Statistics). See all rankings for the Peking University.
Tsinghua University is ranked best in Beijing for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies). See all rankings for the Tsinghua University.
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 30 January, 2021
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 8365
- Published:
- 10 June, 2020
- 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%
- Universities:
- 499
- Published:
- 19 September, 2019
- 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%
- Universities:
- 650
- Published:
- 25 November, 2020
- 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%
- Universities:
- 400
- Published:
- 06 May, 2019
- 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%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 1175
- Published:
- 09 July, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 799
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 108
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Asia:
- Research productivity 25%
Research impact 35%
Research Excellence 40%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 4357
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 827
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- Universities:
- 828
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:
- 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%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 101
- Published:
- 06 May, 2020
- Universities:
- 549
- Published:
- 15 May, 2020
- Universities:
- 10016
- Published:
- 17 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 8867
- Published:
- 24 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 235
- Published:
- 19 November, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 214
- Published:
- 26 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 172
- Published:
- 28 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World's Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- 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%
- Universities:
- 1139
- Published:
- 01 March, 2021
- 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%
- Universities:
- 320
- Published:
- 06 May, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Best universities in the Asia-Pacific region:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 489
- Published:
- 28 May, 2020
- 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%
Thomson Reuters
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- 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%
- Universities:
- 75
- Published:
- 01 January, 2019
- 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%
Urap
- Universities:
- 3000
- Published:
- 03 December, 2020
Us News
- Universities:
- 1499
- Published:
- 19 October, 2020
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%