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” The University

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rankings-how-do-they-work-and-are-they-important.html. Accessed 6 Mar. 2024.

 Introduction
 Rankings vary in methodology, criteria, and sources.
 Three major rankings.
 3 major Types
 QS
 Criteria: Research, teaching, employability, and internationalization.
 Indicators: Academic and employer reputation, citations per faculty,
student-to-faculty ratio, international faculty and student ratio.
 ARWU
 Criteria: Prestige in research.
 Indicators: Nobel Prize and Fields Medal winners, highly cited
researchers, publications in top journals.
 THE
 Criteria: Teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international
outlook.
 Indicators: Teaching and research reputation, research citations,
international outlook, industry income.
 Importance of Rankings
 Depending on individual needs and preferences.
 Considerations Beyond Rankings
 Subject-specific rankings and employability indicators.
 Domestic rankings and QILT offer further context.
 Impact Beyond Academia
 Employers consider rankings when hiring graduates.
 Enhance job prospects and practical experience.
 Conclusion
 Rankings should be weighed against a range of factors.
 Consideration should be broader.