Latest ranking updates for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- March 2024: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro ranks 289 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
- December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #392.
- December 2023: Publication of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). Ranking position #151.
- December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #270.
University rankings
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- #4
- #601
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #371
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #3
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RUF Ranking de universidades
[Published 07 October, 2019]
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- #2
- #251
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #3
- #413
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #6
- #501
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #8
- #11
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THE Latin America Rankings
[Published 04 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #201
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THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
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- #3
- #8
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QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #32
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QS University Rankings BRICS
[Published 06 May, 2019]
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- #5
- #232
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #5
- #289
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #3
- #361
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #5
- #452
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #392
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #3
- #431
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #2
- #180
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #3
- #438
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #40
- #162
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StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #3
- #270
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #4
- #298
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #29
- #801
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #440
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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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- #7
- #282
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #3
- #206
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- Architecture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #8
- #601
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Education
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- #4
- #251
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #5
- #301
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Engineering
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- #6
- #445
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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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- #2
- #272
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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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- #2
- #273
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #333
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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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- #3
- #501
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #292
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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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- #4
- #452
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #4
- #201
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Law
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- #3
- #201
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #7
- #301
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #3
- #151
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #201
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #351
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #9
- #119
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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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- #4
- #151
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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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- #3
- #201
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #338
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #201
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #301
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #50
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #101
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #101
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #201
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #441
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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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- #8
- #501
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #101
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Anthropology
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#50
Social Studies & Humanities
Dentistry
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#119
Medicine & Health
Mathematics
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151
Mathematics
Law
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201
Law
Chemistry
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201
Natural Sciences
Linguistics
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201
Languages & Literature
Architecture
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#206
Architecture, Building & Planning
Education
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251
Education
Civil Engineering
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#272
Engineering
Agriculture
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#282
Agriculture
About Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1792
- Telephone:
- +55 21 3938-5300
- Address:
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- Avenida Pedro Calmon, 550
- 21941-90, Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Website:
- https://ufrj.br/
- Social:
Map of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
FAQ
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro ranks #4 in Brazil in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 211 universities in Brazil.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro ranks #1 in Rio de Janeiro in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 12 universities in Rio de Janeiro.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, RUF Ranking de universidades, QS Employability Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking and more. See all 29 rankings of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro achieved #3 in RUF Ranking de universidades. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro achieved the highest ranking for Natural Sciences. It is ranked #18 in URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Zoology). See all subject rankings for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Federal University of Rio de Janeiro ranks #1 among universities in Rio de Janeiro and #4 among universities in Brazil. See all rankings of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
In our meta ranking Federal University of Rio de Janeiro ranks #4 among all universities in Brazil and University of São Paulo ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Rio de Janeiro. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
The Guardian News and Media Limited
The University League Tables
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
RUY
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:
- 19 October, 2023
- 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:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 04 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Latin America Rankings:
- Teaching (the learning environment) 36%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 34%
Citations (research influence) 20%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 20%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 10%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- 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%
- 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:
- 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:
- 13 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean:
- Academic Reputation 30%
Employer Reputation 20%
Faculty to Student Ratio 10%
Staff with PhD 10%
International research network 10%
Citations per Paper 10%
- Published:
- 06 May, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings BRICS:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 20%
Staff with a PhD 10%
Papers per faculty 10%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
- Published:
- 07 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -RUF Ranking de universidades:
- Research 42%
Teaching 32%
Labour Market 18%
Innovation 4%
Internalization 4%
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
Forbes
Payscale
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:
- 27 October, 2023
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, 2024
- 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)
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
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
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
