Group 1 - The 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities by ShanghaiRanking was released on August 15, with 12 universities from Shaanxi listed, including 5 in the global top 500 [1] - Xi'an Jiaotong University ranked 92nd globally, improving by 3 positions compared to last year [1] - Other Shaanxi universities in the global top 500 include Northwestern Polytechnical University (101-150), Northwest A&F University (201-300), Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology (301-400), and Northwest University (401-500) [1] Group 2 - The total number of universities from mainland China listed is 222, an increase of 19 from last year, making it the highest in the world [2] - 13 universities from mainland China are in the global top 100, remaining the same as last year [2] - The Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions have 22 universities in the global top 1000, with 12 in the global top 500, also unchanged from last year [2]

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has been released, showcasing the academic performance of 1,000 leading research universities globally, with a notable increase in the number of Chinese universities on the list, reflecting their growing academic strength and international influence [4][14]. Summary by Sections Global Rankings - Harvard University retains the top position for the 23rd consecutive year, followed by Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology [8][9]. - In the Asia-Pacific region, Tsinghua University ranks 18th globally, maintaining its status as the top university in Asia [8][10]. Chinese Universities Performance - A total of 222 universities from mainland China made the list, an increase of 19 from the previous year, surpassing the United States, which has 183 universities [14][15]. - Thirteen Chinese universities are in the global top 100, with Tsinghua University rising to 18th, Peking University to 23rd, and Zhejiang University to 24th [14][19]. Notable Rankings of Chinese Universities - Tsinghua University: 18th (up 4 places) - Peking University: 23rd (up 1 place) - Zhejiang University: 24th (up 3 places) - Shanghai Jiao Tong University: 30th (up 8 places) - University of Science and Technology of China: 40th (up 2 places) - Fudan University: 41st (up 9 places) [14][19]. Growth of New Entrants - 22 universities from mainland China made their debut in the rankings, including Guangxi Normal University and Tianjin University of Technology, indicating a rise in academic standards [4][14]. Comparison with Other Regions - China has 13 universities in the top 100, second only to the United States, which has 37 [14][15]. - The number of Chinese universities in the top 500 is 113, while the total number in the top 1,000 is 244 [15][16]. Development of "Double First Class" Universities - Among the 101 universities in the global top 500 from mainland China, 83 are classified as "Double First Class," with significant advancements noted for Tongji University and Xiamen University, which entered the top 150 for the first time [18].