Nanjing University. Nanjing University ranks 16 in the comprehensive evaluation of national universities by the Ministry of Education, and QS World University ranks 3 14, so there are many universities in Nanjing, among which Nanjing University is the best. Nanjing University is a comprehensive research university, founded in 1902 and formerly known as Southeast College. The school covers an area of nearly 6000 mu and has three campuses, which are located in Gulou District, Pukou District and Qixia District.