Nankai University  南開大學

 Rank 2012: 10; Rank 2011: 10

Overall score: 78.47

National discipline ranking: 66.42

Quantity and structure of national key disciplines: 76.64

Research paper citations: 79.84

Average scores in national college entrance examination: 86.77

Internet popularity (university name search index and university president search frequency): 66.52

Attraction to international students: 70.17

Website: www.nankai.edu.cn/english

Located in Tianjin, Nankai University (NKU) is a highly-reputed multi-disciplinary university in China. It was founded in 1919 by two patriotic educationists-Zhang Boling and Yan Fansun. NKU is often ranked among the top twenty universities in the country. NKU is most famous for its programs in mathematics, chemistry, history, business and economics, which are among the best in China. NKU graduates are very popular with various kinds of employers for their competitiveness in academic studies, fundamental capabilities, creativity and pragmatic style. The university is the alma mater of a great number of famous figures, including former Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, "Father of Chinese Physics" Ta-You Wu, and artist and calligrapher Fan Zeng.