Universities in Chengdu, China
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Chengdu
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK. 3 universities from Chengdu appear in this ranking.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: Latest ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. 6 universities from Chengdu appear in this ranking.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Sichuan University with highest ranking among universities in Chengdu ranked #191.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Publication of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). University of Electronic Science and Technology of China with highest ranking among universities in Chengdu ranked #74.

Rankings of universities in Chengdu, China 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • #8 
  • #150 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #35 
  • #355 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #27 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 24 more rankings of Sichuan University and subject specific rankings for 10 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (39 reviews)
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  • #27 
  • #351 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #53 
  • #486 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #21 
  • #67 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 21 more rankings of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (27 reviews)
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  • #53 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #223 
  • #1127 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #197 
  • #1519 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 11 more rankings of Chengdu University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • #63 
  • #287 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #68 
  • #653 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #63 
  • #236 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
Show 16 more rankings of Southwest Jiaotong University and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • #358 
  • #2123 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #79 
  • #717 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #228 
  • #1249 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
Show 9 more rankings of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #275 
  • #1497 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #195 
  • #1511 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #174 
  • #878 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
Show 5 more rankings of Chengdu University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (10 reviews)
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  • #252 
  • #1328 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #175 
  • #1417 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #232 
  • #1270 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
Show 5 more rankings of Sichuan Normal University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (24 reviews)
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  • #259 
  • #1361 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #287 
  • #1880 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #266 
  • #1891 
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
Show 3 more rankings of Chengdu University of Information Technology and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #228 
  • #1149 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #286 
  • #1873 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #212 
  • #1125 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
Show 3 more rankings of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (19 reviews)
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  • #284 
  • #1549 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #259 
  • #1805 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #274 
  • #1653 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
Show 2 more rankings of Xihua University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#11
China

Southwest University for Nationalities

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • #282 
  • #1545 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #310 
  • #1867 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #303 
  • #2932 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
China

Sichuan Tourism University

  • #420 
  • #474 
BCUR Best Chinese Universities Ranking - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 29 March, 2023]

#13
China

Chengdu Neusoft University


#14
China

Chengdu Sport University

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Chengdu

Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#3 
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Chemical Engineering NTU Rankings by Subject
#6 
Sichuan University
Chemistry Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
#7 
Sichuan University
Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#11 
Sichuan University
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#23 
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#29 
Southwest Jiaotong University
Economics URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#31 
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Business URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#72 
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#179 
Sichuan University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
Sichuan University

Chengdu Key Facts for International Students

12 out of 14 Universities in Chengdu Ranked in at least one ranking

28 Different Rankings list Universities in Chengdu (21 institution and 7 subject rankings)

16 Global Rankings rank Universities in Chengdu Among TOP 200

Population: 13569000

Time: GMT +8

District/province: Sichuan,

Living costs for students in Chengdu:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 47* (53% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 34* (66% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 43* (57% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 25.62 CNY
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type I
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
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Sichuan University ranks #1 in Chengdu in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Chengdu Sichuan University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 34 rankings where Sichuan University is listed.

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China is ranked best in Chengdu for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.

Sichuan University is ranked best in Chengdu for Engineering (Chemical Engineering). See all rankings for the Sichuan University.

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

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

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

Southwest Jiaotong University is ranked best in Chengdu for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Southwest Jiaotong University.

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics is ranked best in Chengdu for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics). See all rankings for the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China is ranked best in Chengdu for Business (Business). See all rankings for the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.

Sichuan University is ranked best in Chengdu for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Sichuan University.

Sichuan University is ranked best in Chengdu for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Sichuan University.

Ranking publishers

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 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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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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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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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 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 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 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 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 -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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