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Nanchang University’s Clinical Medicine Enters ESI Global Top 1‰ for the First Time  

Sep 30, 2026

According to the latest data released by the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database, the Clinical Medicine discipline at Nanchang University has broken into the top 1‰ globally for the first time. This milestone marks the discipline’s entry into the ranks of world-class academic fields. It further expands the university’s portfolio of elite disciplines and highlights the sustained rise of its overall research strength and academic influence on the global stage.

In recent years, guided by the national “Four Orientations” strategy and propelled by China’s “Double First-Class” initiative, Nanchang University has accelerated the development of its disciplines with a focus on connotative quality, driving steady improvement across its academic programs.With this latest achievement, Nanchang University now boasts four disciplines ranked in the top 1‰ globally by ESI. In addition to Clinical Medicine, the list includes Agricultural Sciences (centered on Food Science and Engineering), Chemistry, and Engineering.

Provided by Clarivate Analytics, the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) is an internationally recognized analytical tool for measuring research performance and tracking trends in scientific development. It is widely recognized as a crucial metric for evaluating the international academic standing and influence of universities, research institutions, countries, and regions.