Guangdong University of Foreign Studies: Rankings

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The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 187th in China, 1684th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 67 research topics. The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,965 academic publications and 71,418 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1684 of 14,131 In the World
#490 of 5,830 In Asia
#187 of 960 In China
#9 of 24 In Guangzhou
#508 of 2,945 For Computational Linguistics
#543 of 1,007 For Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
#583 of 1,036 For Social Work
#4218 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1106 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 64 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 132nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 1510th in the World with 8,393 publications made and 58,096 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#132 of 562 In China
#368 of 2,864 In Asia
#1510 of 7,081 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 0 5
1993 0 1
1994 0 5
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 3
1999 1 0
2000 8 5
2001 54 2
2002 17 2
2003 47 8
2004 112 3
2005 159 9
2006 193 17
2007 274 24
2008 300 44
2009 364 96
2010 389 159
2011 379 237
2012 302 331
2013 263 433
2014 223 730
2015 258 875
2016 262 980
2017 308 1298
2018 436 1919
2019 465 2824
2020 657 4344
2021 762 6868
2022 761 9725
2023 843 12037
2024 529 11254

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 26 61 543
Social Work 16 34 583
Broadcast Journalism 30 97 594
Education Majors 47 122 666
Journalism and Digital Media 52 157 692
International Relations and Diplomacy 35 137 748
Aesthetics 90 172 861
Media Studies 23 86 880
Linguistics 97 227 902
Intellectual Property and Patent Law 124 253 915
Law Enforcement 61 147 939
International Law 75 212 996
Radio and Television broadcasting 79 250 1004
Communications and Public Relations 60 189 1032
Law 107 237 1097
Archaeology 151 321 1147
History 143 303 1187
Political Economy 49 169 1212
Political Science 107 269 1312
Public Policy / Administration 88 224 1314
Library and Information science 56 267 1316
Anthropology 75 273 1340
Sociology 102 298 1350
Urban and Regional planning 209 382 1395
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 86 317 1418
Gender Studies 49 207 1439
Philosophy 111 373 1552
Art History 89 240 1600
Classics and Ancient History 157 486 1874
Demography 311 1311 3403

Computer Science rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 230th for Computer Science in China and 1718th in the World with 5,895 publications made and 46,668 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computational Linguistics, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#230 of 563 In China
#647 of 2,840 In Asia
#1718 of 6,845 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 0 2
1993 0 0
1994 0 3
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 1 0
2000 7 3
2001 39 2
2002 13 1
2003 32 4
2004 62 3
2005 79 6
2006 119 11
2007 170 18
2008 196 29
2009 253 85
2010 251 139
2011 244 214
2012 199 366
2013 192 448
2014 183 782
2015 205 891
2016 197 989
2017 213 1251
2018 343 1853
2019 316 2580
2020 504 3715
2021 558 5547
2022 546 7339
2023 586 8773
2024 365 7341

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 57 127 508
Web Design and Development 100 239 774
UX/UI Desgin 78 207 813
Multimedia 65 198 850
Database Administration 132 308 901
Information Technology 124 302 950
Data Science 99 286 1102
Cognitive Science 177 428 1264
Library and Information science 56 267 1316
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 202 513 1363
Management Information Systems 123 368 1390
Human-Computer Interaction 146 445 1390
Machine Learning 223 584 1444
Software Engineering 178 487 1586
Cyber Security 216 684 1741
Computer Networking 255 742 1795
Blockchain and Cryptography 271 820 1840
Neuroscience 193 636 1872
Computer Engineering 310 947 2025
Computer Vision 301 894 2035
Computer Graphics 325 885 2063
Telecommunications 335 1077 2375
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 372 1380 3073

Environmental Science rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 282nd for Environmental Science in China and 2155th in the World with 4,770 publications made and 40,676 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#282 of 553 In China
#845 of 2,838 In Asia
#2155 of 6,876 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 0 2
1993 0 1
1994 0 1
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 0
2000 4 4
2001 25 1
2002 10 0
2003 19 4
2004 53 1
2005 95 6
2006 107 6
2007 139 17
2008 160 39
2009 181 33
2010 227 67
2011 198 132
2012 141 163
2013 152 240
2014 138 375
2015 140 432
2016 145 463
2017 171 683
2018 252 977
2019 281 1575
2020 401 2654
2021 435 4562
2022 487 6809
2023 504 8513
2024 292 7530

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Urban and Regional planning 209 382 1395
Geography and Cartography 207 552 1691
Ecology 282 888 2268
Oceanography 321 1005 2477
Petrology and Geochemistry 327 1100 2658
Environmental Management 332 1169 2702
Paleontology 332 1137 2733
Geology 345 1175 2809
Agricultural Science 359 1262 2912
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 401 1478 3320
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 367 1382 3384
Earth science and Geophysics 437 1614 3669

Business rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 133rd for Business in China and 1231st in the World with 4,093 publications made and 30,545 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.

Business ranking Location
#133 of 557 In China
#336 of 2,646 In Asia
#1231 of 6,339 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 0 1
1993 0 0
1994 0 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 0
2000 0 2
2001 10 0
2002 3 0
2003 14 2
2004 52 0
2005 82 1
2006 97 6
2007 135 6
2008 161 13
2009 189 29
2010 195 66
2011 153 115
2012 158 180
2013 153 238
2014 136 441
2015 109 527
2016 119 631
2017 131 746
2018 215 1077
2019 222 1564
2020 290 2206
2021 375 3390
2022 385 4744
2023 457 6048
2024 234 5584

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Business.

Business subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
International Trade 27 49 489
International Business 32 64 537
Human Resource Management 33 103 575
Tax Law 54 132 671
Advertising 45 150 786
Real Estate 105 234 818
Entertainment Industry Business 46 163 850
Risk Management 91 202 885
Supply Chain Management 149 356 927
Entrepreneurship 60 199 953
Actuarial Science 92 203 955
Investment Banking and Stock trading 93 290 995
Finance 111 270 1081
Hospitality and Hotel Management 142 374 1091
Engineering Management 170 308 1097
Marketing 112 341 1202
Accounting 88 302 1216
Public Policy / Administration 88 224 1314
Management Information Systems 123 368 1390
Management 167 473 1461
Project Management 116 390 1520
Operations Research 221 641 1559

Engineering rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 371st for Engineering in China and 2705th in the World with 3,727 publications made and 31,551 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#371 of 560 In China
#1216 of 2,835 In Asia
#2705 of 6,782 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 0 1
1993 0 0
1994 0 3
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 1 2
2001 15 0
2002 4 0
2003 7 1
2004 27 1
2005 47 3
2006 75 4
2007 99 9
2008 130 27
2009 160 41
2010 188 89
2011 150 138
2012 119 227
2013 134 282
2014 120 462
2015 119 526
2016 101 636
2017 150 780
2018 202 1009
2019 222 1616
2020 282 2361
2021 389 3755
2022 372 5287
2023 390 6513
2024 217 5500

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Engineering Management 170 308 1097
Systems Engineering 133 361 1231
Human-Computer Interaction 146 445 1390
Operations Research 221 641 1559
Renewable Energy Engineering 193 718 1662
Computer Networking 255 742 1795
Transportation Engineering 280 760 1820
Computer Engineering 310 947 2025
Acoustical Engineering 301 919 2208
Remote Sensing 332 976 2307
Telecommunications 335 1077 2375
Electrical Engineering 344 1158 2513
Aerospace Engineering 344 1135 2628
Civil Engineering 342 1123 2642
Mechanical Engineering 352 1194 2783
Structural Engineering 373 1324 2969
Electronic Engineering 395 1433 3002
Optical Engineering 411 1412 3065
Materials Science 470 1861 3978
Nanotechnology 479 1969 4033
Metallurgical Engineering 472 1889 4064
Chemical Engineering 491 2013 4166

Mathematics rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 181st for Mathematics in China and 1472nd in the World with 3,715 publications made and 37,021 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#181 of 550 In China
#504 of 2,718 In Asia
#1472 of 6,418 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 0 5
1993 0 0
1994 0 2
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 3
1999 0 0
2000 2 3
2001 13 1
2002 6 2
2003 21 4
2004 38 1
2005 49 4
2006 59 9
2007 120 17
2008 131 39
2009 138 63
2010 165 97
2011 149 174
2012 128 243
2013 142 339
2014 116 513
2015 141 607
2016 129 763
2017 152 867
2018 197 1212
2019 204 1705
2020 274 2540
2021 360 4168
2022 359 5796
2023 384 6919
2024 227 4975

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Math Teachers 25 104 595
Actuarial Science 92 203 955
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 112 254 1016
Operations Research 221 641 1559
Statistics 236 654 1767
Blockchain and Cryptography 271 820 1840
Applied Mathematics 302 791 1921

Psychology rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 153rd for Psychology in China and 1570th in the World with 3,635 publications made and 27,537 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry.

Psychology ranking Location
#153 of 552 In China
#509 of 2,755 In Asia
#1570 of 6,645 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 0 5
1993 0 0
1994 0 5
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 2
1999 0 0
2000 3 2
2001 26 1
2002 6 1
2003 28 4
2004 36 3
2005 61 4
2006 80 12
2007 114 15
2008 123 34
2009 144 59
2010 159 94
2011 158 134
2012 129 178
2013 118 262
2014 90 328
2015 125 431
2016 121 532
2017 142 697
2018 187 1001
2019 209 1451
2020 327 2140
2021 331 3277
2022 306 4079
2023 367 5122
2024 230 4727

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 26 61 543
Social Work 16 34 583
Education Majors 47 122 666
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 63 307 942
Cognitive Science 177 428 1264
Social Psychology 106 304 1275
Child Psychology 112 459 1731
Neuroscience 193 636 1872
Clinical Psychology 124 554 1911
Psychiatry 226 814 2295

Economics rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 108th for Economics in China and 1071st in the World with 3,131 publications made and 30,597 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#108 of 541 In China
#249 of 2,553 In Asia
#1071 of 6,167 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2000 1 0
2001 7 0
2002 4 1
2003 10 3
2004 48 2
2005 51 1
2006 73 2
2007 112 3
2008 124 14
2009 124 18
2010 137 35
2011 132 59
2012 127 118
2013 120 163
2014 100 286
2015 80 332
2016 93 399
2017 89 475
2018 143 700
2019 178 1100
2020 223 1845
2021 260 3290
2022 328 5154
2023 364 6501
2024 194 5594

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
International Trade 27 49 489
International Economics 31 63 575
International Relations and Diplomacy 35 137 748
Actuarial Science 92 203 955
Environmental Economics 142 308 967
Agricultural Economics 145 375 993
Investment Banking and Stock trading 93 290 995
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 112 254 1016
Finance 111 270 1081
Development Studies 105 269 1127
Political Economy 49 169 1212

Biology rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 400th for Biology in China and 3264th in the World with 3,121 publications made and 26,261 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#400 of 553 In China
#1437 of 2,834 In Asia
#3264 of 6,833 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 0
2000 6 4
2001 29 0
2002 8 1
2003 13 2
2004 32 1
2005 53 7
2006 61 8
2007 91 16
2008 95 22
2009 103 37
2010 132 55
2011 116 127
2012 90 147
2013 94 235
2014 85 358
2015 101 397
2016 103 462
2017 110 616
2018 168 896
2019 202 1425
2020 284 2061
2021 301 3246
2022 312 4255
2023 339 5256
2024 182 4371

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 193 636 1872
Evolutionary Biology 294 706 1982
Paleontology 332 1137 2733
Agricultural Science 359 1262 2912
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 372 1380 3073
Botany 383 1460 3342
Virology 308 1398 3355
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 367 1382 3384
Genetics 432 1586 3561
Biochemistry 459 1800 3968
Nanotechnology 479 1969 4033

Physics rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 378th for Physics in China and 2738th in the World with 3,077 publications made and 22,029 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#378 of 558 In China
#1217 of 2,817 In Asia
#2738 of 6,713 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 0 2
1993 0 1
1994 0 3
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 2 2
2001 15 0
2002 2 0
2003 9 3
2004 33 1
2005 48 1
2006 78 8
2007 93 16
2008 119 26
2009 134 50
2010 151 62
2011 139 133
2012 109 202
2013 119 292
2014 106 434
2015 114 495
2016 92 547
2017 113 665
2018 154 846
2019 164 1265
2020 221 1877
2021 300 2705
2022 272 3650
2023 308 4450
2024 176 4093

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Theoretical Physics 281 868 2202
Acoustical Engineering 301 919 2208
Quantum and Particle physics 362 1142 2589
Astrophysics and Astronomy 363 1167 2882
Optical Engineering 411 1412 3065
Materials Science 470 1861 3978
Nanotechnology 479 1969 4033

Art & Design rankings

The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ranked 103rd for Art & Design in China and 1040th in the World with 2,335 publications made and 11,213 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Multimedia.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#103 of 553 In China
#233 of 2,428 In Asia
#1040 of 5,966 In the World

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 0 1
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 1 2
2001 16 0
2002 5 0
2003 15 3
2004 28 1
2005 35 3
2006 55 4
2007 88 3
2008 110 7
2009 132 19
2010 132 19
2011 140 38
2012 85 49
2013 74 58
2014 60 121
2015 66 114
2016 63 132
2017 96 238
2018 129 311
2019 119 484
2020 166 859
2021 222 1305
2022 203 1753
2023 192 2057
2024 97 1893

The following table provides academic rankings for The Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Creative Writing 21 41 515
Music 73 156 810
UX/UI Desgin 78 207 813
Cinematography 24 101 825
Singing and Vocal Performance 81 187 838
Entertainment Industry Business 46 163 850
Multimedia 65 198 850
Aesthetics 90 172 861
Illustration and Concept Art 147 256 871
Performing arts 74 169 923
Literature 90 191 969
Painting and Drawing 187 323 1016
Sculpture 187 323 1016
Fashion Design 120 286 1123
Art History 89 240 1600
Computer Graphics 325 885 2063

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Speciality China Asia World Rank
Health Science 87 359 1393
Healthcare Management (MHA) 153 906 2654
Nursing 211 1031 2985
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 332 1299 3148
Medicine 337 1323 3275
Public Health 311 1292 3372
Pathology 377 1571 3712
Physical Therapy 424 1615 3816
Chemistry 467 1820 3964
Anatomy and Physiology 411 1684 3970
Physical chemistry 477 1919 4084
Surgery 382 1712 4177
Organic Chemistry 492 2143 4727