Universities in Shenzhen, China
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Shenzhen
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Shenzhen University with highest ranking among universities in Shenzhen ranked #135.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with Shenzhen University ranked highest among 3 listed universities in Shenzhen.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Includes 2 universities from Shenzhen.
  • 08 Nov, 2023: New edition of QS University Rankings: Asia. 2 universities in Shenzhen ranked.

Rankings of universities in Shenzhen, China 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (37 reviews)
  • #14 
  • #201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #15 
  • #301 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #80 
  • #388 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 22 more rankings of Southern University of Science and Technology of China and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #29 
  • #351 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #36 
  • #595 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #32 
  • #135 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 24 more rankings of Shenzhen University and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects

#3

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

  • #104 
  • #501 
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
  • #542 
  • #5635 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings of universities in Shenzhen

Chemistry Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
#14 
Southern University of Science and Technology of China
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#23 
Shenzhen University
Civil Engineering GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#34 
Shenzhen University
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#63 
Shenzhen University
Finance GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Economics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Mathematics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
Southern University of Science and Technology of China
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#330 
Shenzhen University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Shenzhen University
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#601 
Southern University of Science and Technology of China

Shenzhen Key Facts for International Students

3 out of 3 Universities in Shenzhen Ranked in at least one ranking

30 Different Rankings list Universities in Shenzhen (23 institution and 7 subject rankings)

16 Global Rankings rank Universities in Shenzhen Among TOP 200

Population: 17495000

Time: GMT +8

District/province: Guangdong,

Living costs for students in Shenzhen:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 60* (40% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 49* (51% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 59* (41% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 25.77 CNY
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
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Southern University of Science and Technology of China ranks #1 in Shenzhen in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Shenzhen Shenzhen University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 33 rankings where Shenzhen University is listed.

Southern University of Science and Technology of China is ranked best in Shenzhen for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Southern University of Science and Technology of China.

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

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is ranked best in Shenzhen for Business (Finance). See all rankings for the The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is ranked best in Shenzhen for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics). See all rankings for the The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.

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

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

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

Southern University of Science and Technology of China is ranked best in Shenzhen for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Southern University of Science and Technology of China.

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 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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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 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 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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Urap

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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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