1 . QS Asia University Rankings 2022

Featuring 687 institutions, our 2022 ranking of the top Asian universities is the biggest yet. As in last year’s rankings, it’s Mainland China that boasts the most universities—126 out of the 687 schools featured—with India and Japan in second and third place. This year also sees strong representation from South Korea.

No. 1 National University of Singapore (Singapore)

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Over 38,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives.

No. 2 Peking University (Beijing, Mainland China)

The oldest higher education institution in China, Peking University (PKU) was founded in 1898. The university grounds are home to museums, such as the. Museum of University History and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology, in which students can view objects dating back thousands of years. It’s an environment to feed the enquiring minds of young students.

No. 3 The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, SAR China)

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has 6 subjects placed amongst Top 10 worldwide, while HKU Dentistry programme has been ranked 1st in the world for the second consecutive (连续的) years. For the last 11 years, more than 99.4% of our graduates have received at least one job offer in every academic year, with many embarking on careers in fields as diverse as finance, law, engineering and technology.

1. Which country has the greatest number of universities in 2022 rankings?

A．China.

B．India.

C．Japan.

D．South Korea.

2. What does NUS feature?

A．Its long history.	B．Its high employment rate.
C．Its special museums.	D．Its multicultural community.

3. Which subject is considered the best in HKU this year?

A．Finance.

B．Law.

C．Dentistry.

D．Engineering.

2 . 2022 Best National University Rankings

The US News Best College Rankings can help prospective students and their families compare institutions as they look for the best fit. Here is a breakdown of what goes into the annual rankings.

Princeton University

The ivy-covered campus of Princeton University, a private institution, is located in the quiet town of Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton was the first university to offer a “no loan (贷款)” policy to financially needy students, giving financial aid instead of loans to accepted students who need help paying tuition.

Columbia University

Columbia University has three undergraduate schools: Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and the School of General Studies. This Ivy (常春藤) League, private school guarantees students housing for all four years on campus in Manhat-tan’s Morningside Heights neighborhood in New York City.

Harvard University

Harvard University is a private institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. This Ivy League school is the oldest higher education institution in the country and has the largest donation of any school in the world.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Though the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may be best known for its math, science and engineering education, this private research university also offers architecture, humanities, management and social science programs. The school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just across the Charles River from downtown Boston.

To further explore the rankings and data, please log in the US News College Compass! The following pages include each school’s performance across ranking indicators and the latest statistics used in the calculations.

1. Which university is most favourable to the poorer students?

A．Princeton University.	B．Columbia University.
C．Harvard University.	D．Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

2. What do the four universities have in common according to the text?

A．They are Ivy League schools.	B．They guarantee students’ accommodation.
C．They are private institutions.	D．They offer financial aid to students.

3. Where can we find the text?

A．In a geographical magazine.	B．In a travel brochure.
C．In an education book.	D．On a web page.