How to read and interpret university rankings / Ellen Boeren (professor of education, School of Education, University of Glasgow, UK).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boeren, Ellen, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

How to guides (Cheltenham, UK)

How to guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universities and colleges--Ratings and rankings.

Universities and colleges.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"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. The author provides an in-depth discussion of the underlying data sources used by ranking compilers, presenting guidance on how to critically evaluate this information. She details the different indicators featured in university work, such as research, teaching, internationalisation, employment and industry. Chapters also investigate business school rankings, regional and domestic league tables and new alternative rankings investigating higher education's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. This book is an essential reference for graduate students and researchers studying higher education, particularly those investigating quality assurance in higher education institutions. It is also an insightful guide for university leaders and administrators, as well as policymakers and rankings followers looking for a unique understanding of higher education data"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to university rankings

2. Methodological and consequential debates on university rankings

3. How to differentiate between university and subject rankings?

4. How to make sense of reputation metrics?

5. How to navigate metrics on teaching and learning?

6. How to interpret employment and industry indicators?

7. How to examine research, publication, and citation metrics?

8. How to judge universities' international profile?

9. Discovering the world of business school rankings

10. Regional and national domestic rankings

11. The growing focus on rankings measuring social and environmental responsibility

12. Reflections and conclusions

Bibliography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035333462 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.