How University Rankings Work: Methodology Explained
AcademicWings Team
You see QS rankings everywhere. The list claims to rank the best universities globally. But how do they actually create these rankings? What's the metho...
QS Ranking Methodology and Criteria You see QS rankings everywhere. The list claims to rank the best universities globally. But how do they actually create these rankings? What's the methodology? QS ranks 1,400+ universities globally. They produce multiple ranking lists: overall rankings, subject-specific rankings, regional rankings. Each uses similar but slightly different methodologies. Academic reputation accounts for 40% of QS score. This is substantial. QS surveys academics worldwide. Th...