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Rankings provide valuable and legitimate evidence of a university’s academic excellence, research relevance, and overall student satisfaction. For both domestic and international students, rankings are often a key factor in deciding where to apply. International students, in particular, rely on rankings as a trusted source to evaluate universities as most of them are not able to visit in person. In fact, 23.5% of prospective students have stated that institutional ranking was the most important factor in their university choice, with QS Rankings being one of the most trusted sources globally.

What are the QS Rankings?

Established in 2004, the QS World University Rankings are an annual evaluation of the world’s top universities featuring 1,503 institutions across 104 locations. These rankings are designed to help students make informed comparisons between leading institutions globally. Using six key performance indicators, QS assesses universities in four critical areas: research, teaching, employability, and internationalisation. Known for its comprehensive approach, QS is one of the most respected, reliable, objective and transparent rankings in the world.

Why is it important for you?

The impact of rankings extends well beyond graduation. Alumni benefit from a university’s strong global standing:

• It boosts the value of your degrees and research
• Empowers your CVs, giving you a competitive edge in the job market
• Opens doors for high-level networking and professional growth opportunities 

Many employers consider university rankings when assessing candidates, particularly for entry-level roles or internships, though this may vary by industry and employer. 

Thanks to rankings, ºù«Ӱҵ has been in the global spotlight repeatedly. Each recognition is a reason for celebration among students, alumni, academics and other stakeholders. These accomplishments not only enhance the University’s reputation but help attract research funding, industry collaborations and global talent. This, in turn, fuels innovation and ensures that your University remains a diverse, dynamic and talented community ready to tackle both today’s issues and the challenges of tomorrow. Here are just some of this year’s achievements…

Helping is easier than you think

You might be surprised to learn that QS looks to alumni like you to help shape their final ranking results. With their goal of providing students worldwide an independent, data-driven tool for choosing the right university, who better to offer insights than those who have lived the experience? As a ºù«Ӱҵ alum, you can contribute in two important ways.

Are you an academic or involved in hiring decisions? 

You can directly influence the QS Rankings! If you have knowledge of academic excellence in higher education, are involved in teaching or research, or have been involved in hiring decisions at an organisation (or you have done so in the past), you could be part of the select group that helps shape QS Ranking results. To participate, first with us if you haven’t done so recently. If our records indicate you meet one other above criteria, you'll receive an email from the University asking you to consent to take part in the Employer Reputation or Academic Reputation survey. After agreeing, QS will contact you via rankings@qs.com between February and March 2025 with the link to complete the survey.

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Have you recently won an international award or joined an organisation’s board? 

At ºù«Ӱҵ, we love celebrating every achievement from our graduates. Your successes not only inspire the ºù«Ӱҵ community but also reflect the impact of your university experience. QS recognises this through their Alumni Impact metric, which evaluates how well universities equip graduates to make meaningful contributions to society both locally and globally. They look at accomplishments like winning prestigious awards, serving on corporate boards, holding political office, or leading global NGOs. Just by building a successful and inspiring career, you showcase the strength of a ºù«Ӱҵ education—something QS acknowledges.

You are one of the many reasons ºù«Ӱҵ shines. By sharing, celebrating, and amplifying your University’s breakthroughs, news, and achievements, you help us put ºù«Ӱҵ in the global spotlight—and for that, we thank you.