International Rankings

International rankings compare universities based on various criteria, such as academic reputation, research activity, teaching quality, international cooperation, and graduate employability. The most well-known rankings include:

• QS World University Rankings
• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) – Shanghai Ranking
• S. News & World Report – Best Global Universities

The CWTS Leiden Ranking is another international university ranking, even though it is

significantly different from the others in terms of its focus and methodology.

Related sources:

Leiden Ranking and a surprising Czech publication winner – University of South Bohemia

World University Ranking