Dalhousie University, known also as Dal, is a publicly funded research university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which has been ranked as one of the friendliest cities in the world. Dalhousie has more than 4,000 course options available for students, and 180 degree programs for both the undergraduate and the graduate.
Latest ranking updates for Dalhousie University
- September 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with Dalhousie University in position 301.
- August 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking with Dalhousie University in position 301.
- July 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with Dalhousie University in position 242.
- July 2023: Publication of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). Ranking position #239.
University rankings
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- #16
- #16
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Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities
[Published 18 January, 2023]
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- #14
- #301
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #24
- #298
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #7
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MacLeans University Rankings - Medical Doctoral Universities
[Published 07 October, 2022]
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- #12
- #301
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #11
- #314
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #12
- #301
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #16
- #397
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #14
- #422
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #14
- #341
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #14
- #424
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Nature Index - Academic
[Published 15 June, 2023]
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- #12
- #308
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #13
- #311
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #10
- #203
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #21
- #327
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #12
- #205
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #5
- #109
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StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #18
- #176
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
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- #8
- #86
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #14
- #242
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #16
- #100
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #166
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #239
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #27
- #501
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
Education
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- #13
- #225
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #15
- #301
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #17
- #351
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Engineering
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- #
- #693
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #
- #413
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- Civil Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #21
- #401
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #23
- #510
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #238
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- Environmental Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #18
- #301
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #666
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Law
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- #6
- #81
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #6
- #151
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #21
- #501
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #7
- #203
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- Dentistry
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #10
- #201
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #8
- #301
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #13
- #351
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #7
- #101
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #14
- #314
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #411
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #11
- #151
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #201
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #9
- #120
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #11
- #176
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #14
- #201
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #14
- #251
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #199
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #19
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #14
- #164
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Dalhousie University
Law
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#81
Law
Geology
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101
Natural Sciences
Psychology
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#120
Social Studies & Humanities
Medicine
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201
Medicine & Health
Education
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#225
Education
Environmental Engineering
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#238
Engineering
Agriculture
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#239
Agriculture
Computer Science
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501
Computer Science
Mathematics
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#501
Mathematics
About Dalhousie University
PROS
- The university provides its own on -campus accommodation, but also provides a guidance service for renting in Halifax, which international students have found especially useful.
- Dal has a website and mobile app that facilitates meal plan customization, meaning that students don’t have to commit to a meal plan they don’t always necessarily need.
- A renowned research university, with long -term involvement in academic papers. Dal and its students also enjoy the benefits of strong university rankings.
CONS
- Numerous students claim that the admissions process can be confusing, and they feel it could be simplified greatly.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1818
- Telephone:
- +1 902-494-2211
- Address:
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- 6885 University Avenue
- B3H 4H6, Halifax
- Canada
- Website:
- https://www.dal.ca/
- Social:
Map of Dalhousie University
- Saint Mary's University #52 (1.01 Km)
- Mount Saint Vincent University #61 (5.66 Km)
FAQ
Dalhousie University ranks #13 in Canada in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 102 universities in Canada.
Dalhousie University ranks #2 in Halifax in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 6 universities in Halifax.
Dalhousie University is listed in Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, MacLeans University Rankings - Medical Doctoral Universities, QS Employability Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 27 rankings of Dalhousie University.
Dalhousie University achieved #7 in MacLeans University Rankings - Medical Doctoral Universities. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Dalhousie University.
Dalhousie University achieved the highest ranking for Natural Sciences. It is ranked #32 in GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Oceanography). See all subject rankings for Dalhousie University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Dalhousie University ranks #2 among universities in Halifax and #13 among universities in Canada. See all rankings of Dalhousie University.
In our meta ranking Dalhousie University ranks #13 among all universities in Canada and University of Toronto ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Halifax. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
The Guardian News and Media Limited
The University League Tables
Rogers Digital Media
- Published:
- 07 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive:
- Students 28%
Faculty 24%
Resources 20%
Reputation 15%
Student support 13%
- Published:
- 07 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -MacLeans University Rankings - Primarily Undergraduate Universities:
- Students 28%
Faculty 24%
Resources 20%
Reputation 15%
Student support 13%
- Published:
- 07 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -MacLeans University Rankings - Medical Doctoral Universities:
- Students 28%
Faculty 24%
Resources 20%
Reputation 15%
Student support 13%
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
- Published:
- 18 January, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities:
- Total Sponsored Research Income 20%
Research Intensity per Faculty 20%
Total Number of Publications 20%
Publication Intensity 20%
Publication Impact 10%
Research Intensity per Graduate Student 10%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2022
- Published:
- 25 January, 2022
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- 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)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- 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%
- 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%
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- 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%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- 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%**
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Forbes
Payscale
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- 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%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- 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%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%