There are various rankings and league tables across the world. Each measures different metrics and produces different outcomes.
You can find out the ranking of various universities around the worlHowever, it It is important to remember that all league tables have different methodologies, so it's critical to look at more than one when deciding on your chosen NCUK partner universities.
Global league tables including the Times Higher Education World University Rankings can be broken down into various categories, country/region and subject. This league table is based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution's performance across four areas: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.
Times Higher Education also has Impact Rankings, the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). So if you're keen to study at a university that contributes positively to the world, this is one to look at. Again, this league table can be broken down into country/region and subject.
The QS World University Rankings are based on eight key ranking indicators. This alternative league table to the Times Higher Education ones can provide a helpful comparison as it looks at slightly different metrics. QS also has rankings on Student Cities, Employability Rankings, MBA Rankings and Business Masters rankings for more specialist university research.
If you decide that you would like to study in the United Kingdom, you can use some league tables that only look at the UK universities sector. These include the Guardian University Rankings and the Complete University Guide, or if you're looking for rankings based on student experiences, you can use Whatuni's Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).
The WUSCAs are compiled from university reviews that students leave on Whatuni, and rank institutions according to what students care about.
Most importantly, you should use various sources to undertake your research and seek guidance from an NCUK counsellor to support you on your decision-making journey.