31 out of 35
- Universities in New York
- Ranked in at least one ranking
36
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in New York
- (25 institution and 11 subject rankings)
30
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in New York
- Among TOP 200
New York City is a city that offers prospective students access to some world-class universities as well as unrivaled opportunities for networking due to NYC being full of every kind of person in every kind of industry.
Those living in NYC and looking for something to do in their free time can expect access to free concerts that sometimes take place around the city, or they can take in the sights in Bryant or Battery Park, or take advantage of the student discounts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the American Museum of Natural History.
PROS
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The city is so large and distinct according to which neighbourhood you are in, that there are many price levels for those who are looking for an apartment to rent. As a broad rule of thumb, house hunters shouldn’t expect rents of less than $1,200 per month even for the most basic of apartments.
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NYC’s public transport is not known for its comfort, but it is known for being reliable when it comes to getting thousands of New Yorkers to their destinations every day. Students should ask their university administration for a Student MetroCard.
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When it comes to healthcare, lower income student visa holders over the age of 19 are eligible to sign up for Essential Plan, New York’s Basic Health Program. Those who are new to the city should check their eligibility for the scheme as soon as possible.
CONS
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As is to be expected from living in a giant metropolis like New York City, competition for every job advertised is fierce, which can be discouraging at first. It’s recommendable to have a back-up plan in place in case the job hunt lasts longer than expected.
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Rent prices are undeniably high in the majority of areas. Many people live with multiple roommates just to divide the rent and make it affordable. Living with so much company may not be for everyone.
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Living in New York City is synonymous with waiting in long lines wherever you go. If you’re a tourist this is acceptable, but if you live here it can be tiresome to have to wait in lines everywhere you go.
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in New York, USA
Latest ranking updates related to universities in New York
- 19 Jan, 2022: Publication of THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education. Columbia University in New York with highest ranking among universities in New York ranked #60.
- 15 Dec, 2021: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Columbia University in New York with highest ranking among universities in New York ranked #19.
- 24 Nov, 2021: THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education updated with Columbia University in New York ranked highest among 2 listed universities in New York.
- 28 Oct, 2021: Publication of THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education. Columbia University in New York with highest ranking among universities in New York ranked #12.
Highest subject rankings of universities in New York
Philosophy
#1
New York University
Law
#3
New York University
Arts
#3
The New School
Public Health
#4
Columbia University in New York
Biological Sciences
#5
The Rockefeller University
Statistics
#5
Columbia University in New York
Education
#6
New York University
Communication & Media Studies
#7
New York University
Artificial Intelligence
#9
Columbia University in New York
Arts and Humanities
#11
Columbia University in New York
Rankings of universities in New York, USA 2022
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(985 reviews)
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(820 reviews)
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(149 reviews)
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Student satisfaction:
3.3 / 5.0
(9 reviews)
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(127 reviews)
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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#7
Bernard M Baruch College, CUNY
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(10 reviews)
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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#8
Pace University
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(79 reviews)
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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#9
New York Institute of Technology
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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#11
The Rockefeller University
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(408 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 25 October, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(265 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 25 October, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(510 reviews)
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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#14
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(161 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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America's Best Value Colleges 2019
[Published 01 January, 2019] |
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#15
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2021] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 26 April, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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#17
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 26 April, 2021] |
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Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(462 reviews)
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
[Published 15 August, 2020] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#20
New York School of Interior Design
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(238 reviews)
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
[Published 15 August, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#21
SUNY College of Optometry
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(185 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#23
Marymount Manhattan College
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(215 reviews)
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 19 August, 2019] |
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
[Published 15 August, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#24
Berkeley College
Student satisfaction:
3.7 / 5.0
(237 reviews)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#25
Metropolitan College of New York
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(100 reviews)
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Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
[Published 15 August, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#26
New York Law School
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(108 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#27
School of Visual Arts
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(1130 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#28
Bank Street College of Education
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(24 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#29
Graduate Division, LIM College
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(29 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#30
New York Academy of Art
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(286 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#31
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Student satisfaction:
3.7 / 5.0
(17 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#32
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(14 reviews)
#33
Boricua College
Student satisfaction:
3.9 / 5.0
(35 reviews)
#34
Institute of International Education-IIE
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Student Opinions About Studying in New York
“The best perk about living in New York City for me is that the city is so alive, and there’s always an infinity of events to check out if you know where to look.”
“A good way to quickly start to settle in and feel at home in NYC after moving here is to keep your eyes open for posters advertising events, especially those put up on campus grounds. Something I’ve learned in my time here is that this city attracts all kinds of incredible, talented and smart people, so you really have the opportunity to find your people and make connections.”
“When you’re looking for an apartment to rent, everyone should be aware that there are a lot of landlords who will try to force you into paying a lot of money in advance, but the law is that they can only ask for a maximum of a security deposit worth the same amount as one month’s rent. If they insist on more money, just keep looking for another flat, and don’t get discouraged!”
New York Key Facts for International Students
Population: 8176000
Elevation: 10 m. above sea level
Time: GMT -5
District/province: New York,
Living costs for students in New York:
* 100 = prices in London
- Living costs without accommodation 118* (18% more expensive than London)
- All costs including accommodation 126* (26% more expensive than London)
- Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 111* (11% more expensive than London)
- Average Big Mac price 5.74 US$
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- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
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- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Map with location of universities in New York
Columbia University in New York ranks #1 in New York in our meta ranking composed of 102 university rankings.
Among all universities in New York Columbia University in New York is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 49 rankings where Columbia University in New York is listed.
New York University is ranked best in New York for Social Studies & Humanities (Philosophy). See all rankings for the New York University.
New York University is ranked best in New York for Law (Law). See all rankings for the New York University.
The New School is ranked best in New York for Languages & Literature (Arts). See all rankings for the The New School.
Columbia University in New York is ranked best in New York for Medicine & Health (Public Health). See all rankings for the Columbia University in New York.
The Rockefeller University is ranked best in New York for Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences). See all rankings for the The Rockefeller University.
Columbia University in New York is ranked best in New York for Mathematics (Statistics). See all rankings for the Columbia University in New York.
New York University is ranked best in New York for Education (Education). See all rankings for the New York University.
New York University is ranked best in New York for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies). See all rankings for the New York University.
Columbia University in New York is ranked best in New York for Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). See all rankings for the Columbia University in New York.
Columbia University in New York is ranked best in New York for Arts Visual & Performing (Arts and Humanities). See all rankings for the Columbia University in New York.
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Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 30 January, 2021
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 30 January, 2021
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 9665
- Published:
- 08 June, 2021
- 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%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 26 April, 2021
- 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:
- 2400
- Published:
- 02 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
Forbes
- Universities:
- 300
- Published:
- 01 January, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -America's Best Value Colleges 2019:
- Rank on Forbes 2018 Top Colleges ranking 20%
Student debt 20%
Alumni earnings 20%
Net price 20%
Graduation rate 10%
Pell Grant recipients 10%
Kiplinger
- Universities:
- 500
- Published:
- 31 July, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Kiplinger's Best College Values:
- Quality Criteria 55%
Cost Criteria 45%
MONEY
- Universities:
- 50
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -MONEY 50 Best Public Colleges:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
- Universities:
- 739
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
- Universities:
- 50
- Published:
- 25 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Colleges That Add the Most Value:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 1599
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 354
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU North America:
- Research productivity 25%
Research impact 35%
Research Excellence 40%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 8701
- Published:
- 10 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
Payscale
- Universities:
- 2689
- Published:
- 19 August, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Universities:
- 2689
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Universities:
- 1589
- Published:
- 15 August, 2020
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1699
- Published:
- 16 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 27 April, 2021
- 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:
- 11016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2021
- 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:
- 556
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 10529
- Published:
- 02 September, 2021
- 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:
- 485
- Published:
- 24 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 416
- Published:
- 28 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 365
- Published:
- 19 January, 2022
- 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:
- 148
- Published:
- 13 April, 2021
Thomson Reuters
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
Tillburg University
- Universities:
- 101
- Published:
- 21 February, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Tilburg University Economics Ranking:
- Ranking is based on 35 journals.
Journals (source) https://econtop.uvt.nl/journals.php
Urap
- Universities:
- 6002
- Published:
- 15 December, 2021
Us News
- Universities:
- 2390
- Published:
- 12 September, 2021
- Universities:
- 3249
- Published:
- 25 October, 2021
- Universities:
- 222
- Published:
- 12 September, 2021
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 1593
- Published:
- 14 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings:
- Outcomes 40% (employability)
Resources 30%
Engagement 20% (teaching)
Environment 10% (diversity)
Washington Monthly
- Universities:
- 780
- Published:
- 29 August, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Washington Monthly - National Universities:
- Social Mobility 33.33%
Research 33.33%
Community and National Service 33.33%
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%