Ranking Agency
Key Indicators
Notes
Ranking Radar
1
Times Higher Education
(THE)
- Teaching
- Research
- Citations
- International Outlook
- Industry Income
Balanced approach; highly regarded for research quality
2
QS World University
Rankings
- Academic Reputation
- Employer Reputation
- Faculty/Student Ratio
- Citations per Faculty
- International Faculty
- International Students
Strong on reputation metrics; good for employability insights
3
- Nobel & Fields Prizes
- Research Output
- Highly cited  Researchers
- Papers in Nature/ Science
Focuses heavily on hard sciences and research prestige
4
U.S. News – Global
- Research Reputation
- Publications
- Citations
- Collaboration
- International Research Reputation
Ideal for research-focused comparisons across countries
6
Center for World University
Rankings (CWUR)
- Quality of Education
- Alumni Employment
- Faculty Distinctions
- Research Output and Impact
Emphasizes real-world outcomes and faculty excellence
7
Webometrics Ranking
of World Universities
- Web Presence
- Top-Cited Researchers
- High-Impact Publications
Strong focus on online visibility, open access, and digital reach
8
Scimago Institutions
Rankings
- Research (publications)
- Innovation (patents)
- Societal Impact (web presence)
Uses Scopus data; combines academic and non-academic institutions
9
UniRank
- Website Traffic
- Domain Authority
- Social Media Presence
Focuses on digital engagement; not academic or research based
10
GreenMetric World
University Ranking
- Setting & Infrastructure
- Energy & Climate Change
- Waste
- Water
- Transportation
- Education
Evaluates sustainability practices; aligns with environmental goals
