Southern universities refer to universities located in the south of China, including those in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, Chongqing and other provinces. According to the ranking of China University in 2022, the top universities in South China include:

1. Guangdong University of Technology: Located in Panyu District, Guangzhou, it is an engineering college with high academic reputation, focusing on mechanical engineering and its automation.

2. Hunan University: Located in Changsha City, Hunan Province, it is a key university in Hunan Province. The school has a high academic level in the fields of literature, history, philosophy and theoretical economics.

3. Guangdong University of Foreign Studies: Located in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, it is a foreign language and foreign trade college. The school has a high academic level in linguistics, cultural translation and other fields.

4. Nanchang University: Located in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, it is a key university in Jiangxi Province and enjoys a high academic reputation in the fields of history, literature and law.

4. Hunan Normal University: Located in Changsha, Hunan Province, it is a key university in Hunan Province. The school has a high academic level in the fields of pedagogy and psychology.

The above are just the top universities, and there are many excellent universities in the south. Candidates can choose their own school according to their interests, professional direction and other factors.