When choosing which college to attend, students often weigh a multitude of factors, including location, climate, campus atmosphere, reputation and available resources including equipment.
Another aspect to consider is the school’s position in international rankings such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by U.S.-based Times Higher Education, the QS World University Rankings by British company Quacquarelli Symonds, and the Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News and World Report (U.S. News for short). These rankings are especially important for students worldwide who wish to pursue higher studies abroad.
U.S. News released its list for the 2024-25 academic year on June 25, featuring 2,250 higher education institutions from 104 countries. The elements that determine the ranking include publications, research reputation, frequency of academic quotations
