2010 Ranking University of Singapore
Article by Channelnewsasia.com
SINGAPORE: The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been ranked third among leading universities in Asia in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asian University Rankings (AUR).
NUS President Professor Tan Chorh Chuan said: "We are pleased that NUS is recognised as one of the leading universities in Asia. To be consistently placed amongst the leading universities in the region and the world is testament to the significant contributions made by NUS faculty and researchers towards a high quality global education and cutting-edge research."
Commenting on the growing prominence of Asian universities, Professor Tan said: "The dramatic growth and vibrancy of Asia is attracting top students and scholars from around the world. The influx of global talents will further accelerate the stature and the standing of Asian universities."
Singapore's Nanyang Technological University was ranked 18th.
At the top is the University of Hong Kong, followed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Ranked fourth is the Chinese University of Hong Kong, followed by the University of Tokyo, Seoul National University, Osaka University and Kyoto University. - CNA/de
