All of Pakistani students are very eager to go abroad for studies. But the problem is that we only consider America, UK, Australia and other European countries as foreign countries. We have an image in mind that only these countries provide the quality education. That is where you are wrong.
Even in Asia there are some of the most top class universities. May be not in Pakistan but we have a lot awesome universities right in our neighborhood like China and Singapore. A great number of Asian universities top most of the universities in European countries. It is safe to assume that after UK and USA, Asia comes in terms of educational institutions providing quality education.
Hard to believe? Well, I have prof with me. Following are
- Asia’s top 3 universities with detail how they are top in world,
- Their Famous Alumnus,
- Latest Achievements,
- Fee Structures,
- Video elaborating their campus life,
- And then there is a list of Top 50 universities of Asia and their world ranking.
National University of Singapore
NUS located in Singapore is the top ranked university in Asia and ranks 26th in the world. This university alone ranks higher than all of the Australian, New Zealand and Germany Universities. Australia’s top university ranks 33. They have a special position when it comes to research and inventions. They offer a very flexible lifestyle with all extra-curricular activities. There are 6,000 residential places across various halls. They also have an in Campus bus service for the transportation of students.
NUS community creates an exclusive and motivating learning environment. Their modern practices offers an inspiring lifestyle which go beyond the lecture hall. No matter what you interests are – sports, theatre, music and chilling out – They have something to please you. Despite its world class facilities and rank it is still less expensive than most of the European universities.
Some of NUS’ Most Famous Alumni:
NUS Fee Structure:
Tuition Fee |
Arts / Architecture / Law |
Business / Accountancy |
Engineering / Science / Computing |
Annual Estimated Accommodation / Living Cost (on-campus) |
Total Cost of Candidature |
National University of Singapore |
PKR 2,212,400- PKR 2,898,400 |
PKR 2,397,000 |
PKR 2,826,800- PKR 2,830,500 |
PKR 782,900 |
PKR 2,995,300- PKR 3,681,300 |
National University of Singapore |
PKR 1,289,000- PKR 1,394,500 |
PKR 1,515,100 |
PKR 1,289,000- PKR 1,428,500 |
PKR 782,900 |
PKR 2,071,900- PKR 2,298,000 |
Life in National University of Singapore:
Nanyang Technological University
NTU Asia’s 2nd best ranked university is almost one of top 50 Universities of the world. Still making their rank higher than the most of the universities in Australia, New Zealand and Germany. Progress rate of this university very fast since it was established just 25 years ago and it ranks 55 in world.
NTU has been achieving a lot awards in innovations and research. 20% students in NTU are international. They are contributing their part in development of world and sciences. Some their latest highlight are:
· NTU scientists develop test kit to detect inflammation in diabetic patients
· NTU scientists develop new bendable concrete slabs
· NTU scientists invent new nanofilters for wastewater treatment
· NTU expands its sustainability research with two Norwegian organisations
Some of NTU’s Most Famous Alumni:
NTU Fee Structure:
Programme of Study |
Subsidized Students |
Non-Subsidized Students (not receiving tuition grant) (Inclusive of GST) |
||
Singapore Citizens |
Singapore Permanent Residents |
International Students (Inclusive of GST) |
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· All Programmes (except for those listed below) |
PKR 606,500 |
PKR 847,500 |
1,288,300 |
PKR 2,370,000 |
· Accountancy · Business · Accountancy & Business · Business & Computing · Business & Computer Engineering |
PKR 696,800 |
PKR 9,756,000 |
PKR 1,484,100 |
PKR 2,733,200 |
· Medicine |
PKR 2,501,200 |
PKR 3,503,200 |
PKR 5,311,200 |
Not Applicable |
· Renaissance Engineering Programme |
PKR 1,318,400 |
PKR 1,845,800 |
PKR 2,813,800 |
Not Applicable |
NTU Corporate Video:
Peking University
Peking University is considered 3rd in Asia yet its world rank is 42 higher than the NTU (2nd in Asia). It is famous for its most natural, beautiful, green cultural campus. Peking campus itself includes many lakes, trees and flowers inside it. It has 216 research centers. It physical sciences and engineering is considered most particular on international level.
The university has effectively combined research on important scientific subjects with the training of personnel with a high level of specialized knowledge and professional skill as demanded by the country's socialist modernization.
Some Latest Achievements of Peking University:
· Han Wei receives the 2016 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in Magnetism
· Phase Structure of Strong-Field Tunneling Wave Packets from Molecules
· Common virus and autoimmune diseases: a new direct link
· Black carbon also makes a hotter world
· International trade alters global climate
Some of Peking’s Most Famous Alumni:
Peking Fee Structure:
Tuition Fee |
|
Non-degree |
PKR 51,614 to PKR 559,675 |
Bachelor |
PKR 404,200 to PKR 466,395 Per Year |
Master |
PKR 450,849 to PKR 1,476,920 Per Year |
Doctoral |
PKR 497,489 to PKR 621,861 Per Year |
Accommodation Fee |
|
Single Room |
PKR 69,959 to PKR 85,505 (Per Month, Type A) |
Other Fees |
|
Application Fee |
PKR 6,218 to PKR 12,600 |
Service Fee |
PKR 15,700 |
Living Expense |
PKR 34,200 to PKR 43,530 Per Month |
Video of Peking University: A Century of Excellence:
Best 50 Universities of Asia and Their World Ranking:
Asia Rank |
World University Rank |
University |
Country |
1 |
26 |
Singapore |
|
=2 |
42 |
China |
|
=2 |
55 |
Singapore |
|
4 |
=44 |
Hong Kong |
|
5 |
=47 |
China |
|
6 |
59 |
Hong Kong |
|
7 |
43 |
Japan |
|
8 |
116 |
South Korea |
|
9 |
85 |
South Korea |
|
10 |
148 |
South Korea |
|
11 |
=88 |
Japan |
|
12 |
153 |
South Korea |
|
13 |
=138 |
Hong Kong |
|
14 |
201–250 |
China |
|
15 |
=167 |
Taiwan |
|
16 |
201–250 |
Hong Kong |
|
=17 |
178 |
Israel |
|
=17 |
251–300 |
South Korea |
|
19 |
201–250 |
China |
|
20 |
201–250 |
Israel |
|
21 |
251–300 |
Turkey |
|
22 |
201–250 |
Hong Kong |
|
23 |
201–250 |
Japan |
|
24 |
201–250 |
Japan |
|
25 |
251–300 |
China |
|
26 |
251–300 |
Saudi Arabia |
|
27 |
251–300 |
India |
|
28 |
301–350 |
Taiwan |
|
29 |
251–300 |
China |
|
30 |
251–300 |
Japan |
|
31 |
301–350 |
Taiwan |
|
=32 |
301–350 |
South Korea |
|
=32 |
301–350 |
China |
|
34 |
301–350 |
Japan |
|
35 |
251–300 |
Taiwan |
|
36 |
251–300 |
Israel |
|
37 |
301–350 |
South Korea |
|
38 |
351–400 |
Turkey |
|
39 |
351–400 |
South Korea |
|
40 |
351–400 |
China |
|
41 |
401–500 |
Taiwan |
|
42 |
401–500 |
South Korea |
|
43 |
351–400 |
India |
|
44 |
351–400 |
Hong Kong |
|
45 |
351–400 |
Turkey |
|
=46 |
401–500 |
Taiwan |
|
=46 |
401–500 |
Japan |
|
48 |
401–500 |
Japan |
|
49 |
401–500 |
Japan |
|
50 |
401–500 |
Macao |