International university rankings
There are a considerable number and variety of rankings that compare and evaluate universities based on various performance indicators. The results of university rankings can have a measurable influence on the image and therefore the attractiveness of a university. This is particularly the case in an international context, where analyses and comparisons of educational institutions play an important role for different target groups.
International university rankings differ in terms of the methodologies, evaluation criteria and the selection of subjects, subject areas and other factors. Depending on the ranking, the quality of research and teaching, publications and citations or indicators such as internationalisation, digitalisation and sustainability, for example, are of great relevance.
Paderborn University recognises the importance of international university rankings and participates in selected rankings with good and in some cases excellent results. In doing so, the UPB aims to deal systematically with the ranking providers and the results achieved.
To this end, a guideline for dealing with international university rankings was developed and adopted by the leadership of Paderborn University. The aim of this guideline is to do justice to the importance of rankings and to define guidelines for the university's dealings with them.
The guidelines for Paderborn University handling of international university rankings (in German) can be accessed internally only.
Selected rankings and placings of Paderborn University
> Times Higher Education (THE) - World University Ranking
> THE - World University Subject Rankings
> CWTS Leiden Ranking
> Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (Shanghai Subject Ranking)
> Highly Cited Researchers (Clarivate)
> International Ranking on Patent Applications (German Economic Institute)
Kontakt
Tilo Wodzinski, Referent internationale Rankings
Dezernat 6, Sachgebiet 1
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