The University of Tasmania, or UTas, lays claim to the oldest college in Australia (1846) but the unirsity itself was founded 44 years later in Hobart, the Tasmanian capital. UTas considers that their campuses encompass the entire island, with its extraordinary scenery and creative community spirit. Providing unique opportunities both in terms of research possibilities and leisure activities.
Latest ranking updates for University of Tasmania
- January 2025: New edition of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics). University of Tasmania ranked #401.
- December 2024: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability update. University of Tasmania achieves place 124.
- November 2024: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration) with University of Tasmania in position 51.
- October 2024: Publication of THE World University Rankings . Ranking position #251.
#21
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Tasmania
among 42 universities in Australia
based on 25 different rankings
of University of Tasmania
among 42 universities in Australia
based on 25 different rankings
University rankings
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- #19
- #251
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
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- #20
- #293
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
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- #21
- #285
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
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- #19
- #301
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2024]
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- #18
- #520
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 03 July, 2024]
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- #21
- #608
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #17
- #411
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 13 May, 2024]
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- #16
- #628
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #21
- #429
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #19
- #374
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #8
- #243
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #16
- #244
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #13
- #222
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #33
- #42
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StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania
[Published 30 January, 2023]
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- #16
- #124
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 10 December, 2024]
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- #19
- #354
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
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- #2
- #2
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 12 June, 2024]
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- #15
- #252
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 27 March, 2024]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #6
- #51
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- Agricultural Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #17
- #301
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- Agricultural Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #9
- #98
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #5
- #63
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- Earth Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Computer Science
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- #28
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
Education
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- #18
- #160
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #23
- #201
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #24
- #201
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #23
- #251
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Engineering
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- #25
- #251
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #22
- #332
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- Civil Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #26
- #301
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #23
- #601
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #15
- #181
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- Environmental Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Law
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- #10
- #126
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #16
- #201
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #18
- #301
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Medicine & Health
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- #21
- #401
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #14
- #301
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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #29
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- Veterinary Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Natural Sciences
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- #19
- #451
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #20
- #1045
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #11
- #151
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- Earth Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #9
- #84
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #19
- #251
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #6
- #51
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #9
- #84
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #13
- #158
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- Zoology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #22
- #388
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #7
- #51
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #14
- #236
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- Philosophy
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #21
- #299
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #26
- #301
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #22
- #301
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #23
- #251
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #23
- #273
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #9
- #151
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #20
- #250
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #18
- #251
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Highest subject rankings for University of Tasmania
Veterinary Sciences
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#29
Medicine & Health
Geography
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#51
Social Studies & Humanities
Geology
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51
Natural Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#51
Agriculture
Law
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#126
Law
Education
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#160
Education
Environmental Engineering
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#181
Engineering
Computer Science
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401
Computer Science
About University of Tasmania
PROS
- UTas has numerous options for student accommodation to choose from depending on your preferences.
- Living on an island has the perk of being surrounded by stunning natural scenery. Those living and studying here generally agree that these natural wonders improve their quality of life.
CONS
- Students have found that the online platform can be confusing.
- Admin staff are unorganized and can take a long time to reply to emails.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1846
- Telephone:
- +61 (0)3 6226 2706
- Address:
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- Private Bag 38
- 7001, Hobart
- Australia
- Website:
- https://www.utas.edu.au/
- Social:
Map of University of Tasmania



FAQ
University of Tasmania ranks #21 in Australia in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 42 universities in Australia.
University of Tasmania ranks #1 in Hobart in our meta ranking.
University of Tasmania is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, CWTS Leiden Ranking, Scimago Institutions Rankings and more. See all 25 rankings of University of Tasmania.
University of Tasmania achieved #2 in THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Tasmania.
University of Tasmania achieved the highest ranking for Natural Sciences. It is ranked #10 in (Marine Sciences & Technology). See all subject rankings for University of Tasmania.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings University of Tasmania ranks #1 among universities in Hobart and #21 among universities in Australia. See all rankings of University of Tasmania.
In our meta ranking University of Tasmania ranks #21 among all universities in Australia and The University of Sydney ranks #1. 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
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- 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)"
- Published:
- 14 November, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 18 February, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- 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:
- 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:
- 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%
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
- Published:
- 21 November, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- 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%
- 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:
- 10 April, 2024
- 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:
- 10 December, 2024
RUF
Sapiens Research
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- 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%**
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Forbes
Payscale
Washington Monthly
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- 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:
- 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%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
NTU ranking
- 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%
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- 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%
- 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%
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
4icu
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
Webometrics
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%