Peking University Retains Top Spot in QS Asia University Rankings 2024, HKU and NUS Follow

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QS has released its 2024 Asia University Rankings, with Peking University retaining the top spot, followed by the University of Hong Kong and National University of Singapore in second and third place. Mainland Chinese universities delivered a strong performance, with 133 institutions making the list. Peking University, Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Fudan University, and other top schools held firm in the top ten, showcasing robust overall strength and academic reputation, though there remains room for improvement in internationalization metrics. The ranking evaluates 11 key indicators, including academic and employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, research citations, and international diversity. CheersYou（清柚教育） reminds international students and parents that rankings are for reference only and should not be the sole factor in school selection. We encourage a rational approach to all rankings and a personalized decision that aligns with your academic background, disciplinary needs, and future aspirations.

Recently, QS released its 2024 Asia University Rankings. A total of 856 universities participated this year, the highest number ever.

Peking University topped the list for the second consecutive year.

The University of Hong Kong rose to second place this year, while the National University of Singapore dropped one spot to third.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the latest rankings with CheersYou（清柚教育）~

QS Asia University Top 10

Full ranking:

https://www.topuniversities.com/asia-university-rankings

In addition to Peking and Tsinghua, other mainland Chinese universities in the top ten include Zhejiang University at sixth and Fudan University at seventh. Singapore's Nanyang Technological University ranked fourth this year, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong broke into the top ten.

Mainland Chinese universities account for nearly half of the top ten, reflecting the strong rise of mainland China's education, though universities from other regions also remain highly competitive.

Performance of Mainland Chinese Universities

This year, 133 institutions from mainland China made the list, making it the second most represented Asian country/region; India led with 148 universities.

Mainland Chinese universities enjoy a strong reputation among academics and global employers. Peking University and Tsinghua University ranked second and fifth respectively in academic reputation; in employer reputation, Tsinghua was third and Peking University fifth.

Although the rankings of top mainland Chinese universities remain strong, there is still considerable room for improvement in internationalization.

QS Asia University Rankings Methodology

Specific ranking indicators:

- Academic reputation

- Employer reputation

- Faculty-student ratio

- Faculty with PhDs

- Citations per paper

- Papers per faculty

- International research network

- Proportion of international faculty

- Proportion of international students

- Inbound exchange students

- Outbound exchange students

The ranking is for reference only. The ranking itself should not be the sole basis for university applications.

When choosing target universities, you should view all rankings rationally and take into account your own background and needs, ultimately making a more reasonable and personalized choice.