source : asia1 - NUS ranked No. 1 Asian university
Here is the full statement from NUS:
NUS Ranked First in Asia in the Latest QS World University Rankings
University rises to world's 24th and placed among the top 10 for academic reputation
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has emerged as the top
university in Asia in the 2013/2014 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World
University Rankings. The University was placed 24th in the rankings,
moving up a spot from its 25th placing last year.
The QS World University Rankings evaluates over 800 universities in
the world based on academic reputation, employer reputation, citations
per faculty, faculty student ratio, and proportions of international
students and international faculty.
NUS has been placed 9th in the world for academic reputation, and
16th for employer reputation. The University improved significantly in
the number of research papers published and citations generated.
Its faculty areas were placed as follows: Arts & Humanities (17),
Engineering & Technology (7), Life Sciences & Medicine (27),
Natural Sciences (11) and Social Sciences & Management (9).
NUS President, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan said, "We are pleased that
the latest QS World University Rankings has placed NUS as first in Asia
and 24th in the world. This is a reflection of our country's strong
support for higher education and the ethos of continually seeking
excellence, and hence is a very positive development for the whole of
Singapore. NUS has strived to differentiate itself as a global
university centred in Asia through educational innovation,
multidisciplinary research and strategic partnerships. We will continue
to keep a sharp focus on nurturing and recruiting talented academics,
staff and students, while providing a conducive environment for this
thriving community to pioneer advances in education and research and its
application that will have a strong positive impact on Singapore and
society."
Mr Ben Sowter, Head of Research at QS, said, "Rankings cannot
consider all aspects of university activity, but they capture the
headline trends. This year's QS World University Rankings identifies NUS
as Asia's leading institution on the world stage. Despite operating in
increasingly competitive territory, NUS continue to progress and our
results suggest that securing a position in the world's top 20 is only a
matter of time. For an example of consistent strategic development and
implementation for a large, comprehensive university, both in terms of
performance and recognition, look no further than NUS."