Top-10 Universities in China
Every year more and more people want to study in Chinese universities. There are a couple of reasons for it. First, decent price. Second, no need to know Chinese language. And third, the high ranking among world’s universities. In this article we are going to present Top-10 best universities in China in 2020. Let’s go!
Tsinghua University, Beijing
One of the most famous universities in China. It was established in 1911. Students from all over the world are dreaming to study in Qinghua University. It is located in a very beautiful area near a lake and the Summer Palace. The University is a member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
- International students: more than 3000
- Alumni: Xi Jingpin (the president of China) и Hu Jintao (held the offices of General Secretary of the Communist Party)
- A member of C9 League
- International ranking QS World University Rankings 2019/2020* - #16
- Tuition fee: 4400 USD a year
Tsinghua University address: 30 Shuangqing Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Peking University, Beijing
It is also colloquially known as “Beida”. One of the oldest universities in China. Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Communist Party, used to work there as an assistant in the library.The University is also a member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
- International students: more than 4000
- Alumni:Robin Li Yanhong (a co-founder and the owner of a search engine Baidu), Timothy Geithner (American politician, financier and economist), Mulatu Teshome (ex-president of Ethiopia)
- A member of C9 League
- International ranking QS World University Rankings 2019/2020 - #22
- Tuition fee: 4000 USD a year
Peking University address: 5 Yiheyuan Rd, Haidian District, China, 100871
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui
It was established in 1985 by Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing but in 1970 during the Cultural Revolution was moved to Hefei. The University is a member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities. 20 of faculty members are members of Academy of Sciences, 5 are members of Chinese Academy of Engineering and almost 500 members have the title of Professor.
- International students: 285
- Alumni: Xiaowei Zhuang (Chinese-American biophysicist, Professor of Harvard University), Ya-Qin Zhang (the founder and a Chairman of Blue Entropy LLC), Jan Peidong (a Chinese-American chemist).
- International ranking QS World University Rankings 2019/2020 - #89
- A member of C9 League
- Tuition fee: 3 785 USD a year
University of Science and Technology of China, USTC's address: No. 245, Section 3, Yanjiuyuan Road, Nangang District, Taipei City, 115
Fudan University, Shanghai
This university is always in top-100 universities in the world. It was established during the last Chinese Qin dynasty in 1905. The university has 4 campuses in the city-centre and 3 campuses in Switzerland, Japan and Singapore. It is also the first Chinese university which left the old system of studying by semesters behind and now uses the level system of studies.
- International students: 3486
- Alumni: Yu Youren (politician in the Republic of China), Li Lanqing (Chinese politician) , Tang Jiaxuan (ex foreign minister of the People’s Republic of China), Chen Zhongwei (famous Chinese surgeon), Guo Guangchang (the founder of Fosun company).
- International ranking QS World University Rankings 2019/2020 - #40
- A member of C9 League
- Tuition fee: 3300 USD a year
Fudan University address: 220 Handan Rd, Wu Jiao Chang, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai
The university was established by an imperial edict issued by the Guangxu Emperor in 1896. There are more 1900 professors and associate professors. 3 Nobel laureate consult the university. International students: more than 5 000
- Alumni: Wang An (engineer, the founder of Wang Laboratories), Yao Ming (Chinese basketball player), Wu Wenjun (Chinese mathematician)
- International ranking QS World University Rankings 2019/2020 - #60
- A member of C9 League
- Tuition fee: 3600 USD a year
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, SJTU's address: Minhang District, Shanghai, China, 200240
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei
It is one of the youngest universities in this list which was established in 2000. 72% of the university area is greenery, that’s why the university has a status of “University in the Forest” . There is a special Dian team in the university that is based on a system of mentors. The student employment rate is 94%, so in 2010 the university was awarded the title "National University with the highest level of employment."
- International students: more than 5500
- Alumni: Li Ting(a professional tennis player, first Chinese Olympic tennis player who won a gold medal) , Gong Hongjia (a Chinese billionaire businessman).
- Tuition fee: 3200 USD a year
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, HUST's address: 1037 Luoyu Rd, Hongshan, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430074
Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The predecessor of Nánjīng University was an ancient imperial university established in 258 AC during the period of Three Kingdoms. It got its current name only in 1950. Nanjing University was invited to take part in International experiment at international space station. It is the first Chinese university which took part in such a serious project. The University is a member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities
- International students: 1500
- Alumni: Li Linsi (Chinese educator, diplomat and scholar), Wang Ling (synologist and historian), Chen Deming ( Chinese politician)
- International ranking QS World University Rankings 2019/2020 - #120
- A member of C9 League
- Tuition fee: 2760 USD a year
Nanjing University, Nanda's address: Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong
The university was established by Dr Sun Yat-sen, a revolutionary, in 1924. The location is very good because it’s close to Hong Kong and Macao. The campuses are in Guangzhou and Zhuhai.
- International students: 3500
- Alumni: Sonia Chan Hoi Fan (second most senior government official in Macau), Xu Ningsheng (Chinese physicist), Huang Huahua (ex governor of Guangdong province).
- Tuition fee: 3500 USD a year
Sun Yat-sen University, SYSU's address: 135 Xingang W Rd, Binjiang Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
One more old university of China that was established in 1897. In 2012 it was the first in the ranking of Chinese universities. Its library is considered the biggest library system in the whole China. The University is a member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities
- International students: 2500
- Alumni: Chen Duxiu (first General Secretary), Huang Fu ( Chinese general and politician), Xie Xuizhen (ex minister of finance)
- International ranking QS World University Rankings 2019/2020 - #54
- A member of C9 League
- Tuition fee: 4300 USD a year
Zhejiang University, ZJU's address: 866 Yuhangtang Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310027
Renmin University of China, Beijing
The university was established in 1937 in the beginning of Anti-Japanese war as a public school with political orientation. The university is the best in humanitarian science and law.
- International students: 1160
- Alumni: Ai Qin (Chinese poet), Jiang Qing( theatre actress, the wife of Mao Zedong), Wang Xiaobo (Chinese writer)
- Tuition fee: 3220 USD a year
Renmin University of China, RUC's address: 59 Zhongguancun St, Haidian District, China, 100872
Every University in China has Programmes in English and Chinese languages. There are also language course before bachelor degree. In addition, the universities have scholarships for international students, so you can study in China for free. Don’t miss such an opportunity this spring: choose the university you like and apply for it!
*С9 League is a Chinese version of The Ivy League. It is an official alliance of 9 best universities in mainland China. They account for 3% of country’s researches.
*The annual ranking of the best universities in the world from the largest high education network