The National University of Singapore (NUS) ranks in 1st place in Asia and 11th place in the world according to the most recent QS World University Rankings. NUS has been famous for its academic reputation, inbound exchange, and international faculty.

The National University of Singapore has 3 campuses with 17 faculties and schools. With the multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment, NUS attracts over 38.000 students from 100 countries which creates a community with diversity in social and cultural viewpoints.

Nation: Singapore
No. Student: 38.000
Website: https://www.nus.edu.sg

Beijing’s Tsinghua University is ranked the second-best university in Asia. Although this university is not in the first place, its academic reputation and employer reputation are placed in the 5th and 2nd, respectively.

Beijing’s Tsinghua University is divided into 20 schools and 57 departments, with subjects ranging from science, engineering, arts and literature, social sciences to medical. As part of a series of undergraduate education reforms, Xinya College was established in 2014 as the school's residential liberal arts college.

Nation: China

No. Student: 53.302

Website: https://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of two Singaporean universities in the Top 10 universities in Asia, ranks 3rd this year. In the region, it is ranked top for some indicators, including citations per paper, and third for its international research network.

As part of the Smart Campus goal, NTU is embracing digital technology for improved learning and living. In addition, NTU has partnerships with different world’s leading technology corporations, like BMW, Alibaba, Rolls-Royce, Volvo, Singtel, and Delta Electronics in various fields of societal importance and impact, including AI, robotics, clean energy, healthcare, smart transportation, personalized medicine,…

Nation: Singapore
No. Student: 32.699
Website: https://www.ntu.edu.sg

University of Hong Kong (HKU) is Hong Kong's highest-ranked university, falling from third to fourth in Asia this year. HKU ranks 1st in the region for international teachers and students, and inbound and outbound exchange.

According to the QS World University Rankings, HKU ranks 22nd, becoming one of the best universities in Asia and in the world as a whole. Many outstanding scholars from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and abroad are attracted to HKU because of its excellent academic standards and pioneering research.

Nation: Hong Kong

No. Student: 27.440

Website: https://www.hku.hk

Zhejiang University is the second-highest ranked university in Mainland China, ranking in the top five. It receives high marks across the board, with perfect grades in four aspects: Ph.D. staff, international faculty, and inbound and outbound exchange.

Zhejiang University was established in 1897 as one of China's oldest institutions. Now, it has a strong international viewpoint and forms partnerships with over 180 institutions in more than 30 countries across the world.

Nation: China

No. Student: 47.000

Website: https://www.zju.edu.cn

Fudan University is ranked 6th, up one position from last year. This university has the greatest score in the employer reputation indicator, ranking 7th in Asia.

Fudan University is one of China's most prominent and selective universities, which is located in the heart of Shanghai. It was established in 1905 and has produced a number of notable alumni, including Zhang Shengman, the World Bank's director, and Chen Zhongwei, a pioneer in the procedure of reattaching severed limbs.

Nation: China

No. Student: 31.900

Website: https://www.fudan.edu.cn

Peking University in Beijing is ranked 8th, down two places from last year. The school performs particularly well in the academic and employer reputation indicators, where it is ranked one and second in Asia respectively.

In 1898, Peking University was established to replace the Guozijian School (Imperial College). Peking University has been rated as one of China's top academic institutions, and it is also known for its beautiful campus grounds and traditional Chinese architecture.

Nation: China

No. Student: 32.777

Website: https://english.pku.edu.cn

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) still ranks 8th place this year. In terms of indicators of international faculty, citations per paper, and inbound and outbound exchange, HKUST is at the top in Asia, indicating its role as a truly global school.

The university is divided into four main schools: science, engineering, business and management, and humanities and social science (as well as an interdisciplinary program office). The HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), and the HKUST Institute for Public Policy are also located there.

Nation: Hong Kong

No. Student: 14.208

Website: https://hkust.edu.hk

Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia's only university in the top 10, is ranked 9th this year, up from joint 13th in 2020. This university ranks first place in the region largely because of its high score in the international research network indicator.

UM, located in the country's capital - Kuala Lumpur, is Malaysia's oldest university. It has 24,770 graduate and postgraduate students, with about 15% of them being international.

Nation: Malaysia

No. Student: 22.425

Website: https://www.um.edu.my

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is ranked 10th, up seven spots from last year. This Chinese university receives the best score in Asia for the employer reputation indicator, ranking 9th place.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University was established in 1896 and is one of mainland China's oldest universities. There are about 16,220 undergraduate students and 21,968 post-graduate students enrolled at this university.

Nation: China

No. Student: 38.200

Website: https://en.sjtu.edu.cn