Leuven: (Brussels Morning) The QS World University Rankings assess universities globally on factors like reputation faculty-student ratio and international diversity. ETH Zurich is the top-ranked European university followed by Imperial College London and Oxford University.
The QS World University Rankings which started in 2004 look at universities worldwide based on factors like reputation, faculty-to-student ratio and international diversity. These criteria help assess how well universities teach their research impact and global influence. Academic reputation is about how respected a university is among academics globally. Employer reputation shows how employers view graduates affecting their job prospects. Faculty-to-student ratio indicates teaching quality while citations per faculty show research impact. International factors like the number of international students and faculty reflect global connections and diversity. Metrics like papers per faculty and international research networks highlight research productivity and global academic collaborations. Since last year QS has also ranked European universities based on factors like reputation, research and international presence. European universities compare globally and help students, researchers and policymakers understand their strengths and impact on the world stage.
What are the Key Highlights from the QS European University Rankings 2024?
This year ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology became the top-ranked university in the QS European University Rankings moving up from second place last year. ETH Zurich is known for its advanced research focus on science and technology, top-notch faculty and global influence. Its rise to first place shows its dedication to upholding its strong reputation in academics and research. This year ETH Zurich is number one, Imperial College London is second, and Oxford University is third. They are all great for different reasons like science, engineering, medicine and business
Leuven is the top Belgian university at 27th place down 6 spots from last year. UGent moved up 6 places to 47th. Then there’s UCLouvain (75), ULB (94), UAntwerpen (109), VUB (114), University of Liège (165), UHasselt (249), University of Namur (365), University of Mons (368), and Saint-Louis University Brussels (601). The ranking includes 685 universities from 42 countries. The UK has the most with 103 followed by Turkey (72) and Germany.
