Currently there are a total of 330 officially recognized study abroad intermediary institutions in China，and their numbers have been steadily rising in recent years. Taking into account the amount and regional distribution of these institutions，developmental problems of the industry，external regulations，industry competitiveness and the like，this paper will describe the status quo of China’s legal study abroad intermediary institutions，their development，and competitiveness level. It then uses this analysis to devise a comprehensive ranking of such institutions.