35 out of 41
- Universities in Sweden
- Ranked in at least one ranking
22
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Sweden
- (14 institution and 8 subject rankings)
26
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Sweden
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Sweden
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Sweden
- 18 Mar, 2021: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities from Scimago Institutions. 27 universities from Sweden appear in this ranking.
- 04 Mar, 2021: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Modern Langugages). Includes 130 universities from Sweden.
- 30 Jan, 2021: Publication of UniRank 4icu - World Ranking. KTH Royal Institute of Technology with highest ranking among universities in Sweden ranked #177.
- 28 Jan, 2021: Publication of THE World's Most International Universities - Times Higher Education. Lund University with highest ranking among universities in Sweden ranked #40.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Sweden
Dentistry
#1
The University of Gothenburg
Agriculture & Forestry
#3
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Geography
#7
Stockholm University
Environmental Sciences
#14
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
#18
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Music
#18
Royal College of Music
Library & Information Management
#24
University of Borås
Journalism
#36
The University of Gothenburg
Linguistics
#57
Stockholm University
Statistics
#76
Karolinska Institute
Rankings of universities in Sweden 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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#2
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(251 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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#4
Chalmers University of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(99 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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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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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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#10
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(44 reviews)
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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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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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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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#13
Stockholm School of Economics
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(147 reviews)
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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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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#14
Luleå University of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(50 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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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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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 17 August, 2020] |
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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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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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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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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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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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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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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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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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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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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#26
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(37 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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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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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 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] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
#29
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(14 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#30
Kristianstad University College
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(76 reviews)
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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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] |
#32
Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(14 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#33
Stockholm University of the Arts
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(7 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] |
#35
Royal Institute of Art
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#38
The University College of Opera, Stockholm
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#39
University College of Dance
#40
Dramatiska institutet University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre
#41
AlbaNova University Center
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Sweden Key Facts for International Students
Time: GMT +2
Telephone country code: +46
- Largest cities in Sweden:
- 1. Stockholm: 1,500,000
- 2. Gothenburg: 575,000
- 3. Malmo: 300,000
- 4. Uppsala: 150,000
- 5. Sollentuna: 140,000
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Arvid Carlsson (Göteborg University, 2000)
- Sune K. Bergström (Karolinska Institutet, 1982)
- Bengt I. Samuelsson (Karolinska Institutet, 1982)
- Kai M. Siegbahn (Uppsala University, 1981)
- Bertil Ohlin (Stockholm School of Economics, 1977)
- Hannes Alfvén (Royal Institute of Technology, 1970)
- Ulf von Euler (Karolinska Institutet, 1970)
- Ragnar Granit (Karolinska Institutet, 1967)
- Hugo Theorell (Karolinska Institutet, Nobel Medical Institute, 1955)
- Arne Tiselius (Uppsala University, 1948)
Map with location of universities in Sweden
FAQ
Lund University ranks #1 in Sweden in our meta ranking composed of 96 university rankings.
Among all universities in Sweden Lund University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 27 rankings where Lund University is listed.
The University of Gothenburg is ranked best in Sweden for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the The University of Gothenburg.
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is ranked best in Sweden for Agriculture (Agriculture & Forestry). See all rankings for the The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Stockholm University is ranked best in Sweden for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the Stockholm University.
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is ranked best in Sweden for Natural Sciences (Environmental Sciences). See all rankings for the The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is ranked best in Sweden for Engineering (Engineering - Electrical & Electronic). See all rankings for the KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
Royal College of Music is ranked best in Sweden for Arts Visual & Performing (Music). See all rankings for the Royal College of Music.
University of Borås is ranked best in Sweden for Computer Science (Library & Information Management). See all rankings for the University of Borås.
The University of Gothenburg is ranked best in Sweden for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism). See all rankings for the The University of Gothenburg.
Stockholm University is ranked best in Sweden for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Stockholm University.
Karolinska Institute is ranked best in Sweden for Mathematics (Statistics). See all rankings for the Karolinska Institute.
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:
- 827
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- 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%