ShanghaiRanking, a recognized consultancy in the field of higher education, has recently released the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking. This edition features six universities from Guangzhou in the top 100 institutions.

Launched in 2015, the annual ranking assesses more than 1,000 institutions offering undergraduate courses across China, which are rated in the categories of comprehensive universities, eight types of specialized universities, and four types of private universities.

The comprehensive university category alone includes 589 universities.

Of the six universities in Guangzhou listed, four are located in Tianhe district. These include South China University of Technology, which ranked 31st, Jinan University at 55th, South China Normal University at 80th, and South China Agricultural University at 100th.

The Shipai campus of South China Normal University is beautifully adorned with blossoms, providing stunning spring scenery. [Photo/WeChat account: nitescnu]

At the College of Animal Science of the South China Agricultural University, adorable animals attend classes to enhance their understanding of caring for dogs and cats. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]