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Study in Nanjing
By Sabrina Collier
Updated July 1, 2022 Updated July 1, 2022QS Best Student Cities ranking: 84th
Nanjing (“southern capital”) is the capital of China’s Jiangsu Province and a major centre of culture, education, research, transport and history, recognised as one of the country’s four great ancient capitals. This historical legacy is reflected in sites such as the 600-year old city walls, temples, museums and mausoleums.
Considered one of China’s most liveable and beautiful cities, Nanjing has a population of 8.8 million – small by Chinese standards! It therefore offers a more relaxed atmosphere than giant cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, as well as lower living costs, and has a fine landscape of scenic lakes, lush green parks and small mountains.
There’s a lot to see, from attractive imperial-era landmarks such as the Linggu Temple and the Chaotian Palace, to more recent works such as the 450-metre (1,480 ft) tall Zifeng Tower or the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Nanjing also has a vibrant, well-established nightlife (unsurprisingly including plenty of karaoke joints), and hosts events such as the International Plum Blossom Festival.
The educational centre of southern China for more than 1,700 years, the city has a large range of prestigious higher education institutions and research institutes and a large student population. Although the majority of courses are taught in Mandarin, some universities do offer English-taught programs.
Internationally ranked universities in Nanjing
Nanjing University; Southeast University
More about Nanjing
Number of universities ranked by QS
2
Top ranked institution
Nanjing University (133rd in the world)
Population
8,847,000
Average international fees (at ranked unis)
US$3,700
Desirability rank
111th
Employer Activity rank
93rd
Affordability rank
47th
Student View rank
63rd
To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, view the methodology.
This article was originally published in February 2017 . It was last updated in July 2022
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The former Assistant Editor of TopUniversities.com, Sabrina wrote and edited articles to guide students from around the world on a wide range of topics. She has a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University and grew up in Staffordshire, UK.
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