Top 18 Chinese Universities in Archaeology (Shanghai Ranking)
Archaeology
Shanghai Ranking
| Rank | University | Location | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peking University | Beijing | 64.8 |
| 2 | Sichuan University | Chengdu | 58.2 |
| 3 | Renmin University of China | Beijing | 52.0 |
| 4 | Northwest University | Xi'an | 51.9 |
| 5 | Jilin University | Changchun | 51.0 |
| 6 | Shandong University | Jinan | 48.4 |
| 7 | Wuhan University | Wuhan | 47.7 |
| 8 | Sun Yat-sen University | Guangzhou | 44.1 |
| 9 | Zhejiang University | Hangzhou | 43.6 |
| 10 | Nanjing University | Nanjing | 43.0 |
| 11 | Beijing Normal University | Beijing | 39.2 |
| 12 | Xiamen University | Xiamen | 38.8 |
| 13 | Zhengzhou University | Zhengzhou | 37.2 |
| 14 | Shanxi University | Taiyuan | 33.3 |
| 15 | Anhui University | Hefei | 32.4 |
| 16 | Capital Normal University | Beijing | 32.0 |
| 17 | Henan University | Kaifeng | 30.2 |
| 18 | Minzu University of China | Beijing | 27.5 |
1
Peking University
64.8
2
Sichuan University
58.2
3
Renmin University of China
52.0
4
Northwest University
51.9
5
Jilin University
51.0
6
Shandong University
48.4
7
Wuhan University
47.7
8
Sun Yat-sen University
44.1
9
Zhejiang University
43.6
10
Nanjing University
43.0
11
Beijing Normal University
39.2
12
Xiamen University
38.8
13
Zhengzhou University
37.2
14
Shanxi University
33.3
15
Anhui University
32.4
16
Capital Normal University
32.0
17
Henan University
30.2
18
Minzu University of China
27.5
Program Introduction
- Archaeology is a discipline that studies human history and culture through material remains. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical fieldwork, focusing on excavation techniques, artifact analysis, and cultural heritage preservation. Students learn to interpret archaeological findings and contribute to our understanding of ancient civilizations.
Core Courses
- Introduction to Archaeology
- Chinese Archaeology / World Archaeology
- Field Archaeology and Excavation Techniques
- Artifact Identification and Conservation
- Ancient Scripts and Artifact Studies
- Cultural Heritage Protection and Management
Research Directions
- Prehistoric Archaeology
- Historical Archaeology
- Cultural Heritage Conservation
- Museum Studies
- Archaeological Science
Career Prospects
- Research and Academia: Archaeological Research Institutes, University Teaching
- Cultural Institutions: Museums, Cultural Heritage Centers
- Cultural Tourism: Heritage Site Development, Historical Site Management
- Artifact Conservation and Restoration
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Museum Curatorship
Recommended Employment Cities
- Beijing (Cultural Heritage Center)
- Xi'an (Ancient Capital Heritage)
- Nanjing (Historical Site Management)
- Chengdu (Cultural Tourism Hub)
- Luoyang (Ancient Capital Heritage)
- Kaifeng (Historical Site Management)
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