According to the comprehensive ranking of soft science in China, Nankai University ranks 20th. Nankai University is a key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education, and it is a comprehensive research-oriented university under the national "2 1 1 Project" and "985 Project".
China University Ranking of Soft Science is the annual ranking of China University published by Shanghai Soft Science Education Information Consulting Co., Ltd. (referred to as Soft Science), and it is one of the most influential and authoritative university rankings in the world.