Methodology: International Factors

International reputation is an undeniable component of today's world class universities. In addition to the proportion of international students and faculty who are attracted to each institution the QS.com Asian University Rankings also draw upon inbound and outbound exchange numbers.

Each indicator is factored against the overall student or faculty body in order to take into account the size of the institution.

The international migration of students and faculty is a major trend in higher education and is inevitably driven both by the march of globalisation and the pursuit of alternative higher education revenue streams by universities and governments. It cannot be ignored or denied.