2019 QS World University Rankings: Asia Supplement

Welcome to this, the 10th edition of the QS Asia University Rankings, which was first launched back in 2009. This 2019 supplement displays the top 250 institutions in Asia.
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A notable development in the QS Asia University Ranking 2019 is that it forms the parent ranking for two new locational rankings – the QS Japan University Rankings 2019 and the QS South Korea University Rankings 2019.

The methodology for our Asia rankings was compiled using the following indicators:

  • Academic Reputation
  • Employer Reputation
  • Citations per Paper
  • Papers per Faculty
  • International Research Network (new)
  • International Faculty
  • Student to Faculty Ratio
  • Staff with PhD
  • International Students
  • Outbound Exchange Students
  • Inbound Exchange Students

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