East Asian nations contribute six institutions to the top 20, with Pohang (known as Postech) at number one, followed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (third), the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and … of English as the main working language – a key factor in attracting leading foreign academics – and concentration on niche areas such as the sciences and engineering , enabling the rapid achievement of critical mass in research.
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THE 100 Under 50 university rankings – Times Higher Education
THE 100 Under 50 university rankings - Times Higher Education
