QS Asia University Rankings 2021

This year’s ranking of the top Asian universities features 650 institutions, making it the biggest Asia ranking we’ve ever published. Mainland China leads the way with 124 universities included this year, with India, Japan and South Korea the next most-represented study destinations. Those four destinations combined account for more than 65 percent of all ranked institutions this year.

This year’s ranking has been constructed using 11 indicators, including academic and employer reputation. For more information, consult our methodology.