Compared with last year's list, the top three universities have slightly changed: Guangzhou Southern College rose one place, ranking first, and Zhuhai Institute of Technology fell to second.
Description of the ranking of private universities: In 2022, the ranking of private universities was slightly adjusted, and the previous private universities and independent colleges were merged. At the same time, the national list is divided into three categories by type, namely three sub-lists.
In 2022, the evaluation index system of China Alumni Association's university ranking consists of two first-class indicators: ideological and political education, outstanding alumni, teaching quality, high-level talents, dominant disciplines, scientific research achievements, scientific research bases, scientific research projects, social services, school-running level, social reputation and international influence. It is oriented to serve the country's "double first-class" development strategy and enhance the ability of universities to serve the national and local economic and social development, covering the core of universities in China.