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Top Universities and Colleges in China

A place full of invention, discovery, and creativity, China has the history to back up its contributions to the world. For this reason, universities carry on China's wonderful tradition, bringing them alongside the highest-ranked universities in the world. On the world university rankings, law schools, business schools, engineering schools, and medical schools in China have a prominent position for their reputation and prestige.

In China, you can find some of the best institutions and universities, known for educating the smartest students, and leading them to some intriguing, lucrative careers. Top-ranked universities in China offer students the best opportunities for their Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D degrees, and these programmes are sure to give you a competitive edge in the future career of your dreams. Peking University, for example, has a strong position on the university rankings list, and is also one of the many wonderful, highly respected schools and organisations in China.

Top Ranked Universities on ShortCoursesPortal

Universities Times Higher Education Ranking (2024) Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking (2023) TopUniversities Ranking (2024) U.S. News & World Report Ranking (2023)
Tsinghua University 12 22 25 23
Peking University 14 29 17 39
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 43 46 51 89
Fudan University 44 56 50 116
Zhejiang University 55 33 44 93
University of Science and Technology of China 57 64 137 102
Nanjing University 73 96 141 123
Sichuan University 150 101 355 304
Huazhong University of Science and Technology 158 91 275 109
Wuhan University 164 101 194 150
Harbin Institute of Technology 168 101 256 196
Beijing Normal University 177 151 272 269
Tongji University 185 151 216 196
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) 201 101 301 213
Sun Yat-sen University 201 73 323 129
Tianjin University 201 101 285 260
Beijing Institute of Technology 251 101 340 298
Nankai University 251 151 384 256
South China University of Technology 251 101 392 219
Xi'an Jiaotong University 251 101 291 219
Beihang University 301 151 473 253
East China Normal University 301 201 511 321
Northwestern Polytechnical University 301 151 621 333
Southeast University 301 101 454 234
Xiamen University 301 151 392 247
Chongqing University 351 201 561 379
Hunan University 351 151 494 168
Shenzhen University 351 151 595 271
Southern Medical University 351 401 - 860
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 351 101 486 231
Dalian University of Technology 401 201 491 392
China University of Petroleum-Beijing 501 501 711 -
Donghua University 501 701 901 688
Jinan University 501 201 631 540
Shanghai University 501 201 514 421
Soochow University 501 101 681 311
Yangzhou University 501 301 - -
Capital Medical University 601 201 - 884
East China University of Science and Technology 601 301 681 643
Guangdong University of Technology 601 301 - 653
Jiangsu University 601 201 - 844
Nanjing Forestry University 601 401 - 759
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 601 301 801 667
Nanjing University of Technology 601 201 - 618
Northeastern University China 601 301 - 618
Qingdao University 601 201 - 794
South China Normal University 601 401 - 770
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 601 - - -
Xidian University 601 401 - 643
Zhejiang Normal University 601 401 - 649
Zhengzhou University 601 151 621 385
Chengdu University 801 901 - -
China University of Petroleum (East China) 801 401 - 512
Fuzhou University 801 201 - 531
Guangzhou University 801 401 - 551
Harbin Engineering University 801 501 - 794
Jiangnan University 801 301 - 598
Nanjing Medical University 801 201 - 736
Nanjing Normal University 801 401 - 702
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology 801 301 - 468
North China Electric Power University 801 701 - 739
Northeast Normal University 801 801 - -
Shantou University 801 701 - -
Central South University - 95 452 209
Jilin University - 101 502 421
Shandong University - 101 360 368
Tongji University School of Medicine - 151 - -
Beijing University of Chemical Technology - 201 721 421
China Agricultural University - 201 534 332
China University of Geosciences Wuhan - 201 801 282
Lanzhou University - 201 791 540
Peking Union Medical College - 201 - 593
University of Science and Technology Beijing - 201 436 441
Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) - 201 851 342
Beijing University of Technology - 301 801 643
China University of Geosciences Beijing - 301 - -
Guangxi University - 301 - -
Huazhong Agricultural University - 301 851 501
Nanchang University - 301 - 745
Nanjing Agricultural University - 301 781 483
Nanjing University of Science and Technology - 301 600 531
Northwest A & F University - 301 951 590
Ocean University of China - 301 901 662
Zhejiang University of Technology - 301 - 673
China University of Mining and Technology (Xuzhou) - 401 781 570
Henan University - 401 - 970
Kunming University of Science and Technology - 401 - -
Renmin University of China - 401 556 520
Shandong University of Science and Technology - 401 - 377
South China Agricultural University - 401 - 702
Southwest Jiaotong University - 401 - 653
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology - 401 - 901
Anhui University - 501 - -
Beijing Jiaotong University - 501 901 598
Central China Normal University - 501 - 512
Chang'an University - 501 - 989
Hunan Normal University - 501 - -
National University of Defense Technology - 501 - -
Ningbo University - 501 - -
Northwest University China - 501 - 835
Shaanxi Normal University - 501 - 901
Southwest University China - 501 - 667
Southwestern University of Finance & Economics - 501 - 717
Tianjin Medical University - 501 - -
Wenzhou Medical University - 501 - -
Xi'an University of Technology - 501 - -
Changzhou University - 601 - -
Fujian Medical University - 601 - -
Fujian Normal University - 601 - -
Guizhou University - 601 - -
Harbin Medical University - 601 - -
Henan Normal University - 601 - -
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine - 601 - -
Wenzhou University - 601 - -
Yanshan University - 601 - -
Beijing Forestry University - 701 - 948
Fourth Military Medical University - 701 - -
Hebei University of Technology - 701 - -
Qufu Normal University - 701 - 953
Sichuan Agricultural University - 701 - -
University of Jinan - 701 - -
Anhui University of Technology - 801 - -
China Pharmaceutical University - 801 - 935
Hangzhou Normal University - 801 - -
Liaocheng University - 801 - -
Liaoning University of Technology - 801 - -
Northeast Forestry University - 801 - -
Qingdao University of Science and Technology - 801 - -
Shanghai Normal University - 801 - -
Shanghai Ocean University - 801 - -
Suzhou University of Science & Technology - 801 - -
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) - 801 - 835
Tianjin University of Technology - 801 - -
Beijing Technology and Business University - 901 - -
Dalian Polytechnic University - 901 - -
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies - 901 - -
Guanxi Medical University - 901 - -
Henan University of Science & Technology - 901 - -
Huaqiao University - 901 - -
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics - 901 - 975
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine - 901 - -
Shihezi University - 901 - -
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences - - - 112
Asia Europe Business School - - - 321
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University Rankings Explained

World University Rankings created by Times Higher Education takes into account the reputation of research done by universities and how often papers produced by universities were quoted around the world.

Academic Ranking of World Universities created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University focuses on the number of award-winning scientists, most cited researchers from the listed universities, and their contribution to the scientific community.

QS World University Rankings created by TopUniversities surveys a large number of academic experts about the reputation of universities and also measures the quality of teaching.

Best Global Universities Rankings created by U.S. News & World Report analyses university graduation rates and how many students remain enrolled in their second year of studies. It also surveys university representatives on the performance of universities.

Study in China

Universities in China are easily among the best higher education institutions both in Asia and worldwide. Tuition fees are affordable when compared to those at Western universities, and the Chinese government offers a large number of scholarships — over 40,000 — to attract international students. You can study English-taught degrees, but don’t miss the opportunity to learn Chinese. It will offer you a big advantage in the job market, both in China and internationally. While studying and living here, you can explore the rich local culture and habits, such as the emphasis on family, the traditional festivals, the passion for tea, etc.

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