Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

4 Best Universities in Asia for Development Studies

Focusing specifically on Development Studies, our data science engine identified the 4 most influential universities in Asia. To determine these leaders, we isolated 945.9K specialized research publications which collectively generated 30.08M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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China | Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong

For Development Studies

#1 in China #51 in the World

17% Acceptance

21,652 Enrollment

1911 Founded

2

Singapore | Singapore City

National University of Singapore

For Development Studies

#1 in Singapore #58 in the World

20% Acceptance

30,098 Enrollment

1905 Founded

3

China | Beijing

Peking University

For Development Studies

#2 in China #91 in the World

21% Acceptance

44,730 Enrollment

1898 Founded

4

China | Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong

For Development Studies

#3 in China #97 in the World

20% Acceptance

21,652 Enrollment

1963 Founded