Dark Mode
Global University Performance Data
Education & Learning Analytics
Tags and Keywords
Trusted By
"No reviews yet"
Free
About
This dataset offers an in-depth evaluation of the QS World University Rankings for the 2024 edition. It encompasses the top 100 universities globally, assessed across various academic, professional, and sustainability dimensions. This resource is a valuable tool for individuals and institutions navigating the dynamic landscape of global higher education, providing insights into institutional standing and performance.
Columns
- sequence: An internal identification number assigned to each university.
- rank: Denotes the university's specific position within the QS rankings, providing a quantitative representation of its standing.
- university: Identifies the institution by its name.
- overall_score: A numerical value reflecting the overall evaluation undertaken by QS, derived from various contributing factors.
- academic_reputation: Quantifies the institution's standing within the academic community.
- employer_reputation: Measures the institution's standing and regard in the professional realm.
- faculty_student_ratio: Calculated by dividing the faculty count by the number of students, often indicative of the learning environment's quality.
- citations_per_faculty: Measures scholarly impact by counting total citations received by an institution's papers over five years, normalised by faculty size.
- international_faculty_ratio: Sheds light on the global diversity of the academic community by capturing the proportion of foreign faculty.
- international_students_ratio: Captures the proportion of international students, highlighting the global diversity of the student body.
- international_research_network: Employs a formula to quantify the institution's global partnerships and collaborations.
- employment_outcomes: Assessed through a formula involving alumni impact and graduate employment indices, offering insights into the professional success of graduates.
- sustainability: Evaluates an institution's commitment to environmental sciences, considering alumni outcomes, academic reputation within the field, and the inclusion of climate science and sustainability in the curriculum.
- Fundos (US$): Represents hypothetical financial values in US Dollars.
Distribution
The dataset is available in CSV format, with a file size of 9.29 kB. It comprises 14 distinct columns and 105 records, representing the top 100 universities globally. The data's value origin is hypothetically from 2021.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for:
- Academic Analysis: Researchers can explore trends in global higher education, evaluate university performance metrics, and study the impact of various factors on institutional rankings.
- Student Guidance: Prospective students can utilise this data to compare universities based on diverse criteria, aiding their decision-making process for higher education.
- Policy Development: Educational policymakers can leverage insights from the rankings to inform strategies for improving national educational standards and university performance.
- Institutional Benchmarking: Universities can benchmark their performance against leading global institutions to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth.
- Media and Reporting: Journalists and media outlets can use the data to generate reports and articles on global university performance and educational trends.
Coverage
The dataset covers the top 100 universities worldwide, as featured in the QS World University Rankings 2024 edition. Its scope is global, encompassing a broad range of institutions from various geographic regions. The underlying data's value origin is hypothetically from 2021. This dataset is updated annually.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Prospective University Students: To make informed decisions about their academic future by comparing universities across key indicators.
- Academic Researchers and Scholars: For in-depth studies on higher education systems, internationalisation, and institutional quality.
- Educational Consultants: To provide expert advice and recommendations to students and educational institutions.
- University Administrators and Strategic Planners: For competitive analysis, strategic development, and enhancing institutional reputation.
- Government Agencies and Educational Policy Makers: To monitor the global standing of national universities and formulate policies for educational advancement.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- QS World University Rankings 2024: Top 100
- Global University Performance Data 2024
- Leading World Universities Dataset (QS 2024)
- QS Higher Education Metrics
- University Rankings Global Snapshot 2024
Attributes
Original Data Source: Global University Performance Data
QUALITY