Guangxi University
(GXU)
About
As the most time-honored and largest comprehensive university in Guangxi Autonomous Region, Guangxi University is co-constructed by the Ministry of Education and the Government of Guangxi in the list of “211 Project for Higher Education” Guangxi University has become a research-lead university with regional characteristics, which possesses 30 colleges, 97 undergraduate programs, 36 first-category...
As the most time-honored and largest comprehensive university in Guangxi Autonomous Region, Guangxi University is co-constructed by the Ministry of Education and the Government of Guangxi in the list of “211 Project for Higher Education” Guangxi University has become a research-lead university with regional characteristics, which possesses 30 colleges, 97 undergraduate programs, 36 first-category disciplines and 171 second-category disciplines to grant Master’s degrees, 8 first-category disciplines and 45 second category disciplines to grant Doctor’s and 7 post-doctoral research stations. At present, the university has 23649 full-time undergraduates, 6669 full-time post-graduates, 667 overseas students coming from more than 30 countries and 20000 continuing educational students. Besides, there are also 10,000 full-time graduates in Guangxi University XingJian College of Science and Liberal Arts. It has 3672 staff, 2006 of which are full-time teachers. Furthermore, the university not only serves as a highland for professional competences in various areas, but also boasts some of the innovation teams for the professional competences from Universities in Guangxi Autonomous Region.The total costs of teaching and research equipments amounts to 519 million yuan. The total collection of the University library reaches 5,290,000 volumes, including 3,234,000 volumes of printed collections, 2,058,000 volumes of electronic books, more than 4000 kinds of printed journals in Chinese and foreign languages, 17000 kinds of full-text e-journals.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 43 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 39,172
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 27 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 35 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 43 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 51 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 73 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | =88 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =91 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 114 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =120 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | =128 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 156 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =166 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =198 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Optics | 241 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 250 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =257 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =283 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 342 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =352 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 377 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =484 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =495 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =498 | 43.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =765 | 43.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Science & Engineering | 27 | 124.5 | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 | 163.2 | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Food Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Guangxi University?
Guangxi University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank 868.
When was Guangxi University founded?
Guangxi University was founded in 1928.
What are the top subjects at Guangxi University?
Top subjects at Guangxi University include: Polymer Science, Textile Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
Where is Guangxi University located?
Guangxi University is located in Nanning, China.