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Asian universities rise in global rankings as US institutions decline · 1 source tracked

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Universities in Hong Kong and mainland China are increasingly climbing global rankings, while a significant majority of US institutions have seen their positions decline over the past five years. This shift indicates a more geographically diverse higher education landscape, with rising research funding in Asia contributing to the improved performance of Chinese universities. While Western countries are no longer the sole centers of excellence, experts do not anticipate a complete displacement of Western institutions in the near future. AI

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Asian universities rise in global rankings as US institutions decline · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Yiu ·

    Why are Hong Kong, mainland China universities gaining ground in global rankings?

    The global higher education landscape has shifted markedly over the past five years, with universities across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong and mainland China, climbing international rankings while more than 70 per cent of US institutions slipped, a South China Morning Post ana…

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