Global ranking records
Published university rankings, source by source
Each standing is attributed to the organization that published it, with its release year and the evaluation framework it used. Read the source before you read the score.
How rankings are built
The factors behind the standings
01
Research output
Publication volume and scholarly productivity measured across each institution's faculty and departments.
02
Citation frequency
How often published work is cited by other researchers, used as an indicator of academic influence.
03
Research income
Funding attracted to research activity, reported as a signal of the scale and reach of inquiry.
04
International outlook
Ratios of international faculty and students, and the extent of cross-border research collaboration.
Comparing league tables
Major indexes, read by their focus
Each major international table weights these factors differently. Knowing the analytical focus of each one makes the comparison meaningful.
Research-led
Research-weighted indexes
Emphasize publication output and citation impact, suited to visitors comparing research-intensive institutions.
Reputation-led
Survey-weighted indexes
Incorporate academic and employer reputation surveys alongside measured indicators, noting perception as a factor.
Teaching-led
Teaching-focused indexes
Weight teaching environment, student-to-staff ratios, and institutional resources for undergraduate study.