The Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation (RCCSE) at Wuhan University has released four evaluation reports on Chinese universities since 2004. This document provides an overview of the methods and results from their 2010 evaluation of 980 Chinese universities. The evaluation assessed universities across 10 areas using a composite index system and analyzed regional competitiveness, rankings of top universities, and trends. Key findings showed concentrations of universities and competitiveness in eastern regions, stability among top universities, and a need for Chinese universities overall to focus on high quality, efficiency, and internationalization.

1. Qiu Jun-ping Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation E-mail: jpqiu@whu.edu.cn http://www.nseac.com Tel: 86-27-68754477 An Overview on the Methods and Results of Chinese Universities Evaluation

8. contents Purposes and Significance 1 Evaluation Subjects 2 Data Sources 4 Results Analysis 5 Methods and Index System 3

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31. Chinese Top-grade Universities’ Comprehensive Competitiveness Ranking in 2010

32. Chinese Top-grade Universities’ Comprehensive Competitiveness Ranking in 2010

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