How to Read and Interpret University Rankings

Boeren, Ellen

How to Read and Interpret University Rankings

Ellen Boeren

Abstract: This informative book provides an accessible guide to understanding higher education rankings and the data informing them. Highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, Ellen Boeren illustrates the methodologies behind a variety of leading university league tables including QS, Times Higher Education and ShanghaiRanking.

Keywords: Higher Education; Universities; League Tables; University Rankings; Indicators And Metrics; Data Analytics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035333455
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Introduction to university rankings: Ellen Boeren
Ch 2 Methodological and consequential debates on university rankings: Ellen Boeren
Ch 3 How to differentiate between university and subject rankings?: Ellen Boeren
Ch 4 How to make sense of reputation metrics?: Ellen Boeren
Ch 5 How to navigate metrics on teaching and learning?: Ellen Boeren
Ch 6 How to interpret employment and industry indicators?: Ellen Boeren
Ch 7 How to examine research, publication, and citation metrics?: Ellen Boeren
Ch 8 How to judge universities’ international profile?: Ellen Boeren
Ch 9 Discovering the World of Business School Rankings: Ellen Boeren
Ch 10 Regional and national domestic rankings: Ellen Boeren
Ch 11 The growing focus on rankings measuring social and environmental responsibility: Ellen Boeren
Ch 12 Reflections and conclusions: Ellen Boeren

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