A Transparent & Student-First Methodology
We believe in clarity and empowerment. Our methodology is designed to be transparent, flexible, and centered on what truly matters to students. Understand how we calculate rankings so you can make them your own.
Our Guiding Principles
Unwavering Transparency
No black boxes. We show you the data sources, the metrics, and the calculations behind every ranking.
Data Integrity
We rely exclusively on reputable, publicly available data from the world's leading ranking authorities.
Student-Centric Customization
We empower you to adjust ranking criteria to match your personal academic and career aspirations.
Official Data Sources
Our analysis is built upon a foundation of trusted, globally recognized data. We aggregate and normalize information from these leading sources to provide a comprehensive view.
QS World University Rankings
THE World University Rankings
US News Best Global Universities
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)
Key Ranking Indicators
We synthesize a wide range of metrics to provide a holistic view of university performance.
Academic Reputation
Based on surveys of academics worldwide, reflecting the perceived quality of research and teaching.
Employer Reputation
Based on surveys of employers regarding the competence and quality of graduates.
Faculty/Student Ratio
A proxy for teaching quality, indicating the number of academic staff per student.
Citations per Faculty
Measures research impact by counting the average number of citations per faculty member.
International Faculty & Student Ratios
Reflects a university's ability to attract international talent and its global outlook.
And More...
Our database includes dozens of other specific indicators from each ranking source.
How Our Custom Ranking Works
Our unique tool recalculates university scores based on your preferences in three simple steps.
Select Sources
Choose which major rankings (QS, THE, etc.) you want to include in your analysis.
Adjust Weights
Increase or decrease the importance of indicators like 'Academic Reputation' or 'Faculty/Student Ratio'.
Generate Ranking
Our engine instantly recalculates scores and presents your new, personalized university ranking.
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