47 out of 67
- Universities in Austria
- Ranked in at least one ranking
21
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Austria
- (15 institution and 6 subject rankings)
20
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Austria
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Austria
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Austria
- 18 Mar, 2021: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities. Medical University of Vienna with highest ranking among universities in Austria ranked #164.
- 04 Mar, 2021: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Architecture & Built Environment). Includes 70 universities from Austria.
- 30 Jan, 2021: New edition of UniRank 4icu - World Ranking. 2 universities in Austria ranked.
- 28 Jan, 2021: New edition of THE World's Most International Universities - Times Higher Education. in position #11.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Austria
Veterinary Science
#7
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Journalism
#8
University of Vienna
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
#29
University of Vienna
Agriculture & Forestry
#30
University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna
Linguistics
#30
University of Vienna
Engineering - Civil & Structural
#51
Vienna University of Technology
Art & Design
#51
University of Applied Arts Vienna
Biological Sciences
#94
University of Vienna
Rankings of universities in Austria 2021
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#3
Vienna University of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(470 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#8
Medical University of Graz
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#9
Alps Adriatic University of Klagenfurt
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(233 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#11
University of Leoben
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#13
University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(186 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#14
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Student satisfaction:
3.5 / 5.0
(171 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#16
Vienna University of Economics and Business
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(737 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 17 August, 2020] |
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#17
Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#18
Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(264 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#20
UMIT University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(42 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
#21
Karl Landsteiner Private University for Health Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(27 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
#22
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(227 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#23
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(87 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
#25
FH Campus Wien, University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(114 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#26
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(67 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#27
FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(117 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#29
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(153 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#30
University of Applied Arts Vienna
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(66 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#31
University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(134 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#32
Burgenland University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(92 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#33
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(111 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#34
IMC University of Applied Sciences in Krems
Student satisfaction:
4.9 / 5.0
(276 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#36
University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(29 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#37
Mozarteum University of Salzburg
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(140 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#38
University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna
Student satisfaction:
3.9 / 5.0
(39 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#40
Kufstein University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(93 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#41
University College of Teacher Education Lower Austria
Student satisfaction:
3.7 / 5.0
(11 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#42
University of Arts and Industrial Design Linz
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(15 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#43
Private University of Vienna for Music and Arts
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(73 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#45
Anton Bruckner Private University
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(54 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#46
Vienna University of Education
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#47
CAMPUS 02 University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#48
Catholic Theological University Linz
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(8 reviews)
#49
Steiermark University of Education
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(15 reviews)
#50
Private University Seeburg Castle
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(24 reviews)
#51
Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(271 reviews)
#52
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(38 reviews)
#53
University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(28 reviews)
#54
FHWien University of Applied Sciences of WKW
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(36 reviews)
#55
University for Agricultural and Environmental Teacher Training
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(149 reviews)
#57
University of Education Salzburg
Student satisfaction:
3.9 / 5.0
(18 reviews)
#58
University College of Teacher Education Burgenland
Student satisfaction:
3.6 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#59
Webster University Vienna
#60
New Design Private University
#61
University College of Education Upper Austria
#62
University of Applied Sciences Tyrol
#63
University College of Teacher Education Carinthia
#64
Private University College of the Diocese of Linz
#65
Pedagogical University, Tyrol
#66
Vorarlberg University of Education
#67
Church College of Education - Edith Stein
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Austria Key Facts for International Students
Time: GMT +2
Telephone country code: +43
- Religion:
- Catholicism 58%
- Islam 8%
- Orthodox 6%
- Lutheranism 3%
- Atheist, agnostic and unclassified 17%
- Other religions: Buddhism, Calvinist 8%
- Largest cities in Austria:
- 1. Vienna: 1,700,000
- 2. Graz: 220,000
- 3. Linz: 180,000
- 4. Salzburg: 150,000
- 5. Innsbruck: 115,000
Largest international airport in Austria:
Vienna International Airport (VIE): 24.392.805 Passengers/Year; 4 Terminals; 17 km. from Vienna city center
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Konrad Lorenz (Konrad-Lorenz-Institut der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Forschungsstelle für E, 1973)
- Victor F. Hess (Innsbruck University, 1936)
- Otto Loewi (Graz University, 1936)
- Julius Wagner-Jauregg (Vienna University, 1927)
- Fritz Pregl (Graz University, 1923)
- Robert Bárány (Vienna University, 1914)
Map with location of universities in Austria
FAQ
University of Vienna ranks #1 in Austria in our meta ranking composed of 96 university rankings.
Among all universities in Austria University of Vienna is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 23 rankings where University of Vienna is listed.
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna is ranked best in Austria for Medicine & Health (Veterinary Science). See all rankings for the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna.
University of Vienna is ranked best in Austria for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism). See all rankings for the University of Vienna.
University of Vienna is ranked best in Austria for Social Studies & Humanities (Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies). See all rankings for the University of Vienna.
University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna is ranked best in Austria for Agriculture (Agriculture & Forestry). See all rankings for the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna.
University of Vienna is ranked best in Austria for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the University of Vienna.
Vienna University of Technology is ranked best in Austria for Engineering (Engineering - Civil & Structural). See all rankings for the Vienna University of Technology.
University of Applied Arts Vienna is ranked best in Austria for Arts Visual & Performing (Art & Design). See all rankings for the University of Applied Arts Vienna.
University of Vienna is ranked best in Austria for Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Vienna.
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 30 January, 2021
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 8365
- Published:
- 10 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 499
- Published:
- 19 September, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 1175
- Published:
- 09 July, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 799
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Europe:
- Scientific Efficiency 23%
Scientific Potential 15%
Graduates on the labour market 15%
Internationalisation 15%
Prestige 14%
Learning Conditions 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 4357
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 828
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 10016
- Published:
- 17 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
StuDocu
- Universities:
- 562
- Published:
- 21 September, 2020
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 8867
- Published:
- 24 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 235
- Published:
- 19 November, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 214
- Published:
- 26 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 172
- Published:
- 28 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World's Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 414
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
Urap
- Universities:
- 3000
- Published:
- 03 December, 2020
Us News
- Universities:
- 1499
- Published:
- 19 October, 2020
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%