University opts out of overseas rankings

Renmin University of China has decided not to participate in any overseas university rankings, the website of China National Radio reported, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.

The university’s administrators have reached a consensus and made

the decision to withdraw the university from overseas rankings, which conforms with the overall direction of China’s education development and will become a trend, the report said.

The withdrawal reflects the autonomy and courage of Chinese universities, education and culture, a source said, adding that China’s knowledge system, which dates back to thousands of years, is the longest and most extensive in the world.

Previously in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and overall plan of building world-class universities and disciplines, Nanjing University said it no longer considers overseas rankings as a development target.