The aim of this article is to shed some light on how we have compiled our list of nearly 130 US universities competing on a global level in the Times Higher – QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2008 as well as to provide transparency in how we have derived at student and faculty staff figures. [more]
There is mounting pressure on governments to get more deeply involved in higher education, but academic freedom is pivotal to societal development. In the long term, the consequences of increased regulation could be severe. Higher education is an investment in our future and should be treated as... [more]
Australian Universities are excelling against the world’s best in the latest Times Higher-QS World University Rankings of 2007. [more]
The Times Higher - QS World University Rankings were published in November and once again the quality of US universities has continued to show the country’s commitment to higher education excellence. [more]
The Times Higher-QS World University Rankings are out and again UK universities are well represented across all areas of study. With 32 of the world’s top 200 universities being British, the UK has shown its continued dedication to excellence in education. Only the US, which places 57 out of the top... [more]
The Peer Review currently forms 40% of the weightings applied by the Times Higher Education Supplement to the various indicators included in the THES - QS World University Rankings. This article outlines the breakdown of the 3069 responses to the 2007 peer review survey. These responses were then... [more]
The switch to Scopus for the 2007 rankings has been reasonably well publicised, but the reasons for the change merit further attention. What is Scopus? What is in Scopus? And what makes it a superior source of citations information than ESI from Thomson? [more]
Basic explanation of key enhancements in methodology for 2007 [more]
This article helps you understand the best way to use university rankings so that you get the best possible result for your university search. [more]
Marguerite Clarke, an international education consultant based in Adelaide, South Australia, discusses the rise in the demand of university rankings and their impact on students. [more]
The Peer Review currently forms 40% of the weightings applied by the Times Higher Education Supplement to the various indicators included in the THES - QS World University Rankings. This article outlines the breakdown of the 3,703 respondents included in the Peer Review in the 2006 results. [more]
As the "centrepiece" of the THES - QS World University Rankings the Peer Review is the inspiration for a lot of questions. [more]
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding the THES - QS World University Rankings is how we came up with the intitial list of 500+ institutions [more]
Positions 201-520 in the THES - QS World University Rankings 2006. Click the institute names to be directed to the profile of the chosen university. [more]