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20 China University Ranking
Rankings can be helpful, however, it should not be the lone factor when deciding which Chinese University to study. Every university has different strengths and specializations. If you would like study engineering, it is advisable to choose a university with a strong reputation in the discipline or program of interest.
| Institution | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Tsinghua University | 29 | 28 |
| Peking University | 49 | 45 |
| Zhejiang University | 58 | 52 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | 63 | 59 |
| University of Science and Technology of China | 73 | 63 |
| Fudan University | 100 | 77 |
| Sun Yat Sen University | 101-150 | 89 |
| Nanjing University | 101-150 | 101-150 |
| Xi’an Jiaotong University | 101-150 | 101-150 |
| Huazhong University of Science and Technology | 101-150 | 101-150 |
| Harbin Institute of Technology | 101-150 | 151-200 |
| Wuhan University | 151-200 | 151-200 |
| Tianjin University | 151-200 | 151-200 |
| Tongji University | 201-300 | 151-200 |
| Shandong University | 151-200 | 151-200 |
| Sichuan University | 151-200 | 151-200 |
| Jilin University | 151-200 | 151-200 |
| Southeast University | 101-150 | 151-200 |
| Northwestern Polytechnical University | 201-300 | 151-200 |
| Beijing Institute of Technology | 201-300 | 151-200 |
Chinese Universities Ranking 2020
QS World Rankings is an annual university rankings publication by Quacquarelli Symonds. It was inaugurated in 2004 and has since released many comparative data about university performance across the world. The QS World Rankings recently released its World University Rankings for 2020, here’s an overview of the results:
| 16 | Tsinghua University | |||
| =22 | Peking University | |||
| 40 | Fudan University | |||
| 54 | Zhejiang University | |||
| =60 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | |||
| 89 | University of Science and Technology of China | |||
| =120 | Nanjing University | |||
| 257 | Wuhan University | |||
| 265 | Tongji University | |||
| =277 | Beijing Normal University | |||
| =277 | Harbin Institute of Technology | |||
| =287 | Sun Yat-sen University | |||
| 307 | Xi’an Jiaotong University | |||
| 368 | Nankai University | |||
| 400 | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | |||
| 420 | Shanghai University | |||
| =429 | Tianjin University | |||
| =436 | Beijing Institute of Technology | |||
| =451 | Xiamen University | |||
| =462 | Beihang University (former BUAA) | |||
| =462 | University of Science and Technology Beijing | |||
| =468 | Shandong University | |||
| =480 | South China University of Technology | |||
| 484 | Jilin University | |||
| 501-510 | Southeast University |
Best Universities In China
China is heralded as a world superpower. Along with strengthening its economy, China has made big strides to boost the standard of education in the country. With unlimited opportunities, scholarships, innovative educational system and promising student experience, China’s reputation in international education has sky rocketed in the last decade.
- Tsinghua University
- Peking University
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Fudan University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Zhejiang University
- Nanjing University
- Sun Yat-sen University
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Wuhan University
- Beijing Normal University
- Tongji University
- Nankai University
- Xiamen University
- Xi’an Jiaotong University
- Southeast University
- China University of Geosciences
- Shandong University
- South China University of Technology
Tsinghua University
Founded: 1911, one of the oldest universities in China
Location: Haidian District northwest Beijing, on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty
Rankings: #1 in China, #4 in Asia and #16 in the world
The top university in the world for engineering and computer science and one of the most influential and prestigious universities in China. Tsinghua has a remarkably diverse community. In 2019, more than 4,000 international students from over 130 countries were enrolled, including more than 3,200 degree students and over 700 non-degree students.
More than 500 courses in English are available to students across the university. The International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC) at Tsinghua University ensures that the international community is strongly supported and well represented in the university.
Peking University (PKU)
Founded: 1898, the oldest university in China
Location: Haidian District northwest Beijing. The university has one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. It is famous for its lovely gardens, traditional Chinese architecture and painted murals.
Rankings: #2 in China, #5 in Asia, #22 in the world
Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese modern history. PKU’s National School of Development (NSD) is one of the leading think tanks in China. Through the NSD, PKU is crucial to China’s modernization.
International students will find PKU an ideal university to study because of its perfect combination of traditional Chinese heritage and western influence.
PKU has the largest university library in Asia, with a collection of 7.331 million books, as well as Chinese and foreign journals and newspapers.
Fudan University
Founded: 1905, originally called the Fudan Public School
Location: Fudan University has four campuses at the center of Shanghai: Handan, Fenglin, Zhangjiang and Jiangwan.
Ranking: #3 in China, #7 in Asia, #40 in the world
Fudan University is a modern, comprehensive university and one of the most selective schools in China. Fudan has one of the largest student populations in China with more than 45,000 Chinese students. It is also a hub for international students with 15% studying undergraduate programs in the university.
Internationalization is one of the main focuses of Fudan. The university offers English-taught programs and has formed numerous academic exchange programs and partnerships with universities around the world.
Zhejiang University (ZJU)
Founded: traces its roots back to 1897
Location: Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province. ZJU has seven campuses: the main campus, Zijingang, and the Yuquan, Xixi, Huajiachi, Zhijiang, Zhoushan and Haining campuses.
Ranking: #4 in China, #6 in Asia, #54 in the world
Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China’s top higher education institutions. Eighteen disciplines of ZJU have been selected for China’s “Double First-class” Initiative and 39 disciplines graded A in the recent national assessment.
In 2017, ZJU’s International College gave admission to more than 6,800 overseas students coming from 148 countries across the world. At present, ZJU has a cohort of 7,074 international students enrolled in the university.
ZJU is one of the most generous and welcoming universities in China. Every year, the International College accepts over 900 CSC scholarship students.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
Founded: 1896
Location: Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Ranking: #5 in China, #17 in Asia, #60 in the world
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a reputable higher education institution that has gained international-recognition for its comprehensive, quality, innovative and research-oriented programs.
Since 2000, thousands of students from more than one hundred countries, including: South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, USA, Germany, France, UK, Canada, North Korea, Australia, Thailand, etc. study at SJTU. The total number of international students in recent years has grown to about 6,000.
To make students feel at home and truly supported, SJTU has a dedicated International Students Administration and Services Department.
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
Founded: 1958
Location: Hefei, Anhui province
Ranking: #6 in China, #27 in Asia, #89 in the world
The University of Science and Technology (USTC) is a prominent university regarded in China as the “Cradle of Scientific Elites”. The founding of USTC was hailed as “a great event in the history of education and science of China”.
USTC is led by the most renowned Chinese scientists in China. It has also accomplished several “firsts” in China. For example, USTC established the first graduate school in China, initiated the first class for gifted young people in China and built the first “big science facility” in China.
As a leader in science and technology, USTC is home to two national labs. It also has a first-class computer network, and a hospital.
Nanjing University (NJU)
Founded: 1902
Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Nanjing University has three campuses: the Gulou, Xianlin and Pukou campus.
Ranking: #7 in China, #31 in Asia, #120 in the world
Nanjing University (NJU) is one of the first universities in China to enroll international students. It is one of the most active universities carrying out international communication and cooperation with many first-class universities and research institutes across the world.
Tens of thousands of international students from over 100 countries have studied here, including prominent international alumni in politics, business, academia and other fields. There are currently 3,216 foreign students studying at NJU.
The Institute for International Students is the administrative office responsible for international students enrollment at Nanjing University.
Wuhan University (WHU)
Founded: can be traced back to Ziqiang Institute, which was founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong
Location: Wuhan City, Hubei Province
Ranking: #8 in China, #36 in Asia, #257 in the world
Wuhan University (WHU) has one of the longest running histories of international student education. Since the 1950s, it had begun to enroll overseas students. In 2016, WHU had more than 3,500 international students, covering 200 majors in 30 schools.
To further strengthen international education, WHU built the School of International Education(SIE) in October 2014. SIE is one of the first members to have passed the certification of studying abroad in China.
In addition to quality education, foreign students particularly love WHU’s beautiful campus. The university has elegant palatial architectural that perfectly blends with eastern architectural style with that of the west. WHU has been recognized as the “Most Beautiful University in China”.
Tongji University
Founded: 1907
Location: 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai. Tongji University has five campuses: Siping, Jiading, Huxi, Hubei and Lingang campuses
Ranking: #9 in China, #54 in Asia, #265 in the world
Tongji University has one of the largest scale and the most complete disciplines in engineering.
The University plays an active role in expanding international cooperation. With close historical ties with Germany, it partners mainly with European universities, but is also actively expanding its influence to North America, Asia and Africa.
Tongji has been recruiting international students since 1954. There are currently 3,468 foreign students enrolled in the university. Tongji has an International Student Office which is responsible for international student recruitment, teaching arrangements and student care.
Beijing Normal University (BNU)
Founded: 1902
Location: Xinjiekouwai St, Haidian District, Beijing
Ranking: #10 in China, #53 in Asia, #277 in the world
Beijing Normal University (BNU) is widely acclaimed for its excellence in sciences and humanities, teacher education and educational science.
As one of the earliest Chinese universities with international student enrollment, BNU has more than 2,000 long-term international students. It also has cooperative ties with about 500 universities and international organizations from more than 30 countries and regions.
Every year, BNU awards the New International Student Scholarship to deserving international students. This scholarship provides full tuition, monthly living allowance and comprehensive insurance.
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