QS World University Rankings

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of initial collaboration?2004
2. What is the year of independent rankings?2009
3. How do QS decide which universities are the best?QS looks at several things: how well academics think of the university, how employers think of its graduates, the number of teachers compared to students, how much research is cited, and how many teachers and students come from other countries.
4. Why do universities care about QS rankings?A high ranking helps a university look good to students, teachers, and governments. It can bring more students, better teachers, more money, and stronger partnerships.

Analytics Firm: A company that collects and analyzes data to provide insights and information.
Methodology: A system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline or study.
Citations Per Faculty: A measure of how often a university's research is referenced by other academic works.