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Top 10 Most Prestigious Universities in China

China is known for being among the leading countries in advanced technology and trade. It is also becoming a leading destination for international students.

Higher education in China has had remarkable development over the years.

The economic advancement and growth of higher education have attracted international students. The technical, professional and production are the different fields that have excelled.

The fascinating culture, and people, this country has one of the oldest civilizations. The universities in the country have not only gained popularity with the Chinese but also worldwide.

Each year, students from all over the globe apply to join these reputable universities making it a highly competitive affair.

Here are the top 10 most prestigious universities in China.

1. Tsinghua University, Beijing

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Tsinghua University was founded in Beijing in 1911. The university is located in a former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty. It has been ranked as one of the most prestigious and competitive universities in China and the best university offering engineering courses.

This university was position 41 in the world ranking in 2019. There are 16 schools and 56 departments. Some of the programs offered here are; Engineering, Humanities, Medicine, Law, Philosophy, Education, and Arts.

The student population is estimated to be 31,000 with international students coming from 112 countries.

Tsinghua University is well known for being a global leader in higher education. Forbes ranked its campus as one of the most beautiful. Such conducive environments allow their students to excel in their studies.

2. Peking University, Beijing

Peking University is one of the most prestigious universities in China. It is among the oldest universities in the country as it was founded in 1898. This university is credited as being the pioneer of contemporary education.

This is the second-best university in mainland China and was ranked 71 globally. The main campus is located near Yuanmingyuan Garden and the Summer Palace.

There are 30 colleges, 12 departments and 93 undergraduate programs. International students make up the majority of the student population. Annual enrolment of new students is 38,000.

Available programs include; Arabic language, accounting, medicine, economics, engineering, biology, mathematics and chemistry.

The faculty is made up of the best professors in the country who are part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

3. Fudan University, Shanghai

Fudan University was established in 1905 in Shanghai. It has been among the best performing universities in China for more than a century.

This public university was ranked 44^th in the world and 3^rd in BRICS. Fudan has made major contributions to the global economy by producing the best students in science and technology.

The campus culture at this university is one that embraces freedom, diversity and development. There are more than 300 research institutes and 5 national key labs at the university.

The student population is around 30,000 with many international students. Some of the schools that have produced the best in the industry are School of Journalism, Department of Media, and School of Computer Science.

4. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)

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SJTU has served Chinese students for more than a century. It has steadily risen to be among the prestigious universities in China. This university has been ranked 6^th in mainland China and 7^th in BRICS.

SJTU has more than 64 undergraduate programs that cover economics, law, literature, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management and arts.

This university has received more than 50 national higher education teaching achievement prizes, for more than a decade. Equally, SJTU has over 28 schools, 21 research institutions, 13 university hospitals and 2 medical research institutions.

The history of this institution is well known globally through its alumni.

5. Zhejiang University (ZJU), Hangzhou

Zhejiang University was founded in 1897, has six campuses and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in China.

It is known on the global stage by ranking 68^th, 5^th in Mainland China and the BRICS league table.

ZJU has 7 faculties and 36 schools with 3,611 faculty members, similarly, there are 41 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

The university has seven colleges and thirty-six schools. With so many specializations in fields like medicine, philosophy, history, finance, accounting, arts, science and engineering.

There are 53,673 undergraduate and postgraduate students. This institution focuses on enriching the entrepreneurial spirit of its students.

The institution focuses its research on priority areas that provide workable solutions to global issues. Such issues include; artificial intelligence, assembly technology for large aircraft, clean energy, ocean technology, industrial control technology, and global public health.

6. University of Science and Technology of China, Beijing

USTC was established in 1958 in Beijing. It focuses on studies related to the field of science and the latest developments in this field.

The university was founded to help bridge the gap in the economic growth of China.

This university has focused on enriching their student’s interaction with technology by availing the latest technologies for them. This happens to be the core strength of USTC.

There are at least 16,000 international students. Some of the majors offered at the university include chemistry, physics, English, biology and ecology.

USTC also serves students with special talents, there is a class for the gifted among 30 departments and 12 schools.

7. Nanjing University, Nanjing

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Nanjing University is one of China’s all-inclusive universities under the Ministry of Education in Nanjing City. It was founded in 1902 as Sanjiang Normal school.

Being among the oldest institutions in mainland China, it has been one of the leading in teaching and research. This university was the first to take up a student-centred approach in its teaching.

Nanjing University is a member of the C9 league which is a group of leading higher education institutions similar to US ivy league schools.

The core areas that the university focuses on are humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and management.

These programs are offered in the 21 schools from undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It has one of the largest libraries in china with more than 4.5 million books and other research materials.

8. Sichuan University

Sichuan University is another prestigious university found in western China and among the oldest universities in China.it was established as a result of a merger between Chengdu University of Science and Technology and the previously private West China Union University.

The university offers selections of study programs for students coming from both country and globally. The colleges in this institution include law, economics, science life, chemistry, arts, history and culture.

The university has three campuses in Wangjiang, Huaxi, and Jiangnan. The oldest of the three is Wangjiang campus in central Chengdu close to Jiangan River.

The medical school is located in Huaxi campus while most students spend their second year of study at Jiangan campus.

9. Jilin University (JLU), Jilin

Jilin University was established in 1946 in Jilin City and has a rich history for more than a century. It is a leading public university under the Ministry of Education.

There are 8 campuses spread out in 5 districts with 31 colleges and over 11 academic programs. Some of the programs include history, laws, economic, education, literature, philosophy, and science.

Jilin University is unswervingly ranked as one of the most prestigious universities in China. It is a leading institution in research projects focusing on automobile engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering and biology.

Among these programs are 129 for the undergraduates, 304 for master’s level and 244 for doctoral level.

10. Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou

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Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou was initially known as Guangdong University. It was established in 1924 by a well-known revolutionary called Dr Sun Yat-sen.

The university has four campuses in the city; South Campus, North Campus, East Campus and Zhuhai Campus.

This public university is funded by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and Guangdong province. It enjoys a reputation of being among the most prestigious universities in China and has built a name for itself globally.

Its foundation is based on humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences, and engineering. The university focuses on empowering the students academically and morally.