Academic R&D introduction
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College and University Ranking Systems: Global Perspectives and American Challenges
This report from the Institute for Higher Educaiton Policy describes various ranking systems, their methodology and their potential impact.
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College and University Rankings website at UIUC
The UIUC Education & Social Science Library hosts an excellent collection of college and university rankings. Each entry is listed with an abstract and details on the methodology used.
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Quacquarelli Symonds
Quacquarelli Symonds and the Times Higher Education Supplement rank the top 500 universities in the world. Editions of the Times Higher-QS World University Rankings are available from 2004 to 2007.
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Ranking Forum of Swiss Universities
The Ranking Forum of Swiss Universities lists ranking systems from various countries and provides insight on their methodologies. A bibliography and a set of links are also available.
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Research Assessment Exercise
The Research Assessment Exercise aims to evaluate the quality of the research activity conducted at UK higher education institutions. Results of RAE 2008 are scheduled to be published on December 18.
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Graduate School of Education ranks the top 500 universities in its 'Academic Ranking of World Universities'. The latest 2008 edition is now available.
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Times Higher Education Supplement
The Times Higher Education Supplement and Quacquarelli Symonds rank the top 500 universities in the world. Editions of the Times Higher-QS World University Rankings are available from 2004 to 2007.
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University of Leiden
The University of Leiden's Centre for Science and Technology Studies has been ranking the top 400 universities since 2004.
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