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22:27, 17-Jan-2019
Chinese universities dominate emerging economies higher education rankings
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Chinese universities dominate this year's rankings of emerging economies universities, according to data published Wednesday afternoon.
China enjoyed its best year yet in the Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies Rankings, claiming four of the top five university rankings and seven out of the top 10 institutions.
"China is reaping the benefits of having long ago positioned its institutions at the heart of its national economic growth strategy," Ellie Bothwell, rankings editor at THE told Xinhua.
Tsinghua University. /VCG Photo
Tsinghua University. /VCG Photo
"The nation's success is underpinned by its solid and sustained investment and strengthening international focus, working to attract top global talent and be part of strong international research collaborations."
The 2019 tables review nearly 450 universities across emerging economies around the globe, covering 43 countries in four continents.
China remains the most represented nation in the annual listing, with 72 institutions in total, up from 63 in last year's rankings.
Peking University. /VCG Photo
Peking University. /VCG Photo
Tsinghua University surpassed Peking University as this year's top institution overall, with particular improvements to its teaching, international outlook and citations scores.
Zhejiang University rose three positions to take the third spot, with improvements across the board, but especially to its international outlook, teaching and industry income scores.
The University of Science and Technology of China climbed one place to fourth, while Fudan University slipped two places to sixth.
Qiushi Academy is regarded as the root and base of Zhejiang University. /VCG Photo
Qiushi Academy is regarded as the root and base of Zhejiang University. /VCG Photo
Bothwell said that China's university research capacities was now admired among emerging economies and represented a model for other nations to follow.
"The country's success has made it the model to emulate among other emerging economies, which increasingly recognize that, when you invest in a strong higher education system, you're investing in the future prosperity of the whole nation," said Bothwell.
China's performance this year is strong, but the example of its success will inspire other nations to improve, providing competition for Chinese universities in years to come.
Bothwell said: "That is likely to mean intensified competition among these nations in the coming years, though all remain a long way from competing with China on the global stage."
(Top photo: Another year of graduation. /VCG Photo)
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency