History Chinese Universities Rankings (Top 30)
History
Shanghai Ranking
| Rank | University | Location | Total Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peking University | Beijing | 66.4 | A+ |
| 1 | Beijing Normal University | Beijing | 66.4 | A+ |
| 3 | Fudan University | Shanghai | 64.7 | A+ |
| 4 | Tsinghua University | Beijing | 64.3 | A+ |
| 5 | East China Normal University | Shanghai | 61.9 | A+ |
| 6 | Northeast Normal University | Changchun | 61.5 | A |
| 7 | Nankai University | Tianjin | 61.3 | A |
| 8 | Nanjing University | Nanjing | 61.0 | A |
| 8 | Sun Yat-sen University | Guangzhou | 61.0 | A |
| 10 | Wuhan University | Wuhan | 60.5 | A |
| 11 | Renmin University of China | Beijing | 60.3 | A |
| 12 | Sichuan University | Chengdu | 57.4 | A |
| 13 | Central China Normal University | Wuhan | 55.6 | A |
| 13 | Xiamen University | Xiamen | 55.6 | A |
| 15 | Zhejiang University | Hangzhou | 55.1 | A |
| 16 | Northwest University | Xi'an | 52.9 | A |
| 17 | Shandong University | Jinan | 52.8 | A |
| 18 | Shaanxi Normal University | Xi'an | 52.3 | A |
| 19 | Capital Normal University | Beijing | 51.1 | A |
| 20 | Hunan University | Changsha | 50.7 | A |
| 21 | Minzu University of China | Beijing | 50.3 | A |
| 22 | Shanghai University | Shanghai | 49.6 | A |
| 23 | Hunan Normal University | Changsha | 49.1 | A |
| 24 | Lanzhou University | Lanzhou | 47.6 | A |
| 25 | Jinan University | Guangzhou | 47.4 | A |
| 26 | Yunnan University | Kunming | 47.3 | A |
| 27 | Southwest University | Chongqing | 46.7 | B+ |
| 28 | Henan University | Kaifeng | 46.5 | B+ |
| 28 | Soochow University | Suzhou | 46.5 | B+ |
| 30 | Jilin University | Changchun | 46.3 | B+ |
1
Peking University
A+
1
Beijing Normal University
A+
3
Fudan University
A+
4
Tsinghua University
A+
5
East China Normal University
A+
6
Northeast Normal University
A
7
Nankai University
A
8
Nanjing University
A
8
Sun Yat-sen University
A
10
Wuhan University
A
11
Renmin University of China
A
12
Sichuan University
A
13
Central China Normal University
A
13
Xiamen University
A
15
Zhejiang University
A
16
Northwest University
A
17
Shandong University
A
18
Shaanxi Normal University
A
19
Capital Normal University
A
20
Hunan University
A
21
Minzu University of China
A
22
Shanghai University
A
23
Hunan Normal University
A
24
Lanzhou University
A
25
Jinan University
A
26
Yunnan University
A
27
Southwest University
B+
28
Henan University
B+
28
Soochow University
B+
30
Jilin University
B+
Program Introduction
- History focuses on exploring human past and understanding social evolution, with courses covering:
- Chinese History / World History
- Historical Documentation, Paleography, Excavated Documents Research
- Chinese and Foreign History Topics, Cultural Heritage Studies
- Archaeology Basics, Museology
- Historical Theory and Methods, Oral History
Career and Further Study Paths
- Education System: Secondary School Teacher, University Lecturer, Educational Editor
- Culture and Media: Museums, Cultural Heritage Protection Units, Historical Program Planning
- Public Service and Institutions: Archives, Libraries, Party History Research Institutes
- Further Study: Master's/PhD Research, Cross-disciplinary Studies in Public Administration, Cultural Creativity, Cultural Tourism
Highlights for International Students
- History departments are mostly established in China's first-class comprehensive universities with strong humanities academic atmosphere
- Some universities offer full English-taught History/Chinese Studies programs (e.g., Peking University, Fudan University)
- Eligible for Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute Scholarship, etc.
- Emphasizes reading comprehension and cultural comparison, suitable for students strong in languages and social sciences
Recommended Universities for International Students (History)
- Peking University / Beijing Normal University (Authorities in Chinese History)
- Fudan University / East China Normal University (Balanced focus on Chinese and World History, including Archaeology and Cultural Heritage)
- Nanjing University / Sun Yat-sen University / Nankai University (Rich academic resources, international student-friendly)
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