For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Switzerland
- 09 Oct, 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World University Rankings. Includes 12 universities from Switzerland.
- 01 Sep, 2024: Publication of NTU Rankings by Subject (Economics & Business). Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich with highest ranking among universities in Switzerland ranked #43.
- 01 Sep, 2024: Publication of NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich with highest ranking among universities in Switzerland ranked #25.
- 15 Aug, 2024: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. Includes 9 universities from Switzerland.
Rankings of universities in Switzerland 2024
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 20 more rankings of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and subject specific rankings for 10 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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US News: Best Global Universities
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Show 19 more rankings of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and subject specific rankings for 11 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 18 more rankings of University of Geneva and subject specific rankings for 11 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 13 more rankings of University of Basel and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 15 more rankings of University of Bern and subject specific rankings for 11 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 16 more rankings of University of Lausanne and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 13 more rankings of Università della Svizzera italiana and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 12 more rankings of University of Fribourg and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects |
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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US News: Best Global Universities
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Show 17 more rankings of University of Zurich and subject specific rankings for 12 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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US News: Best Global Universities
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Show 11 more rankings of University of St. Gallen and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 9 more rankings of Zurich University of Applied Sciences and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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US News: Best Global Universities
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Show 6 more rankings of University of Neuchâtel and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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Show 4 more rankings of University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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QS World University Rankings: Europe
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Show 1 more rankings of University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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Show 1 more rankings of University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Northwestern Switzerland and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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Show 4 more rankings of University of Lucerne |
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Bern University of Applied Sciences
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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IMD
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
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Zurich University of the Arts
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Geneva, Webster University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Zurich School of Education
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
University of Applied Sciences Zurich
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Glion Institute of Higher Education
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Geneva School of Art and Design | la Haute école d'art et de design - Genève
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
Interstate University of Applied Sciences and Technology
Kurt Bösch University Institute
International University in Geneva
University of Human Sciences and Technology
Les Roches-Gruyère University of Applied Sciences
Taylor Institute for Global Enterprise Management, Franklin College Switzerland
Swiss Finance Institute
Haute école de musique de Genève
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Highest subject rankings of universities in Switzerland
Switzerland Key Facts for International Students
29 out of 39 Universities in Switzerland Ranked in at least one ranking
25 Different Rankings list Universities in Switzerland (13 institution and 12 subject rankings)
30 Global Rankings rank Universities in Switzerland Among TOP 200
Time: GMT +2
Telephone country code: +41
- Largest cities in Switzerland:
- 1. Zurich: 340,000
- 2. Geneva: 185,000
- 3. Basel: 165,000
- 4. Bern: 120,000
- 5. Lausanne: 115,000
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Didier Queloz (University of Cambridge, 2019)
- Didier Queloz (, 2019)
- Michel Mayor (, 2019)
- Jacques Dubochet (, 2017)
- Kurt Wüthrich (, 2002)
- Kurt Wüthrich (, 2002)
- Rolf M. Zinkernagel (, 1996)
- Georges Charpak (, 1992)
- Richard R. Ernst (, 1991)
- Jack Steinberger (, 1988)
Map with location of universities in Switzerland
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FAQ
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 600
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 14087
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- 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:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- 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%
- Universities:
- 684
- Published:
- 10 July, 2024
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 8000
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 6635
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 4217
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 14636
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 5104
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 3212
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
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%
- Universities:
- 4083
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 14016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 16324
- Published:
- 09 October, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 985
- Published:
- 23 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 831
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
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:
- 2706
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE 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%
- Universities:
- 548
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Universities:
- 4744
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Universities:
- 6078
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 7278
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 72001
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 600
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 14087
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- 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:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- 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%
- Universities:
- 684
- Published:
- 10 July, 2024
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 8000
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 6635
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 4217
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 14636
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 5104
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 3212
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
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%
- Universities:
- 4083
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 14016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 16324
- Published:
- 09 October, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 985
- Published:
- 23 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 831
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
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:
- 2706
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE 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%
- Universities:
- 548
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Universities:
- 4744
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Universities:
- 6078
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 7278
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 72001
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%