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Arabian Business
09-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
QS to benchmark UAE universities
UAE universities will work with a renowned global higher education analytics firm to gain insight into the higher education sector in the country. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has entered a strategic partnership with Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the firm behind the prestigious annual QS World University Rankings, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the UAE's higher education landscape. This collaboration is part of the Ministry's efforts to transform the country's universities into global leaders through data-driven insights and strategic synergies. UAE university rankings Through this initiative, QS will assess the performance of UAE-based higher education institutions (HEIs), benchmark them against top global universities, and identify key areas for growth and transformation. The resulting insights will inform policies that strengthen the higher education sector's contribution to developing a sustainable, knowledge-based national economy. Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of MoHESR, said: 'The UAE recognises the vital role of an innovative and future-ready higher education sector in equipping the next generations with the skills and knowledge needed to shape a bright future for the nation. 'The collaboration with QS reflects the Ministry's commitment to enhancing the performance of UAE universities and boosting their competitiveness on the world stage. 'This project gives our universities a valuable opportunity to work with a leading global rankings agency at a subsidised cost.' He added: 'By partnering with QS, we will gain a holistic view of our universities' global standing, allowing us to discover any potential areas of improvement and devise targeted strategies to address them.' Dr Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director (AMESA) at QS, said: 'We are honoured to partner with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on this landmark initiative. The UAE has shown remarkable ambition in advancing its higher education system, and this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to excellence and transparency. 'By providing robust data insights and benchmarking support, our goal is to help UAE-based universities make informed strategic decisions that enhance their global connectivity and impact, and further strengthen their contribution to the nation's knowledge-based economy.' Leveraging QS's expertise in data analytics, rankings methodology, and higher education consultancy, the project will be implemented in four phases over six months. In the first phase, Capacity Building, representatives of participating universities will attend training workshops to understand QS's ranking methodology, data definitions, and submission protocols In the Data Submission and Validation phase, QS will collect data from the universities and perform rigorous verification In phase three, QS will use the data to conduct global benchmarking, gap analysis, and simulation modelling In the final phase, QS will deliver bespoke performance reports for each participating university, offering best-practice guidance and improvement strategies, as well as a national report summarising sector-wide insights to support evidence-based decision-making at the federal level It will also hold a ministerial workshop that will involve developing a strategic roadmap in line with the UAE's National Strategy for Higher Education 2030. With 12 UAE universities currently featured in the QS ranking and more institutions rising through the ranks each year, this initiative builds on strong momentum.
Korea Herald
27-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Sejong University ranks 29th globally in hotel management
Sejong University ranked No. 29 globally for its hotel management education in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject in the hospitality and leisure management category, announced by a United Kingdom-based global university evaluation agency, Quacquarelli Symonds. According to Sejong University, the university's hospitality and tourism management program climbed 14 ranks higher than its ranking from 2024. The university has also maintained the lead among Korean universities since 2021. Sejong entered the global ranking list in 14 other academic categories, including the addition of its name to economics. By subject, the university ranked No. 190 in computer science, 151-200 in geophysics, 201-250 in environmental sciences, 251-300 in physics and astronomy, electrical and electronic engineering as well as mechanical engineering, 301-350 in materials sciences, 351-400 in business and management, 451-500 in chemistry, 551-600 in biological sciences and 701-850 in medicine. The newly added subject, economics, ranked 551-700. In domestic rankings, Sejong placed in the top 10 in eight subject areas including hospitality and tourism management, geophysics, environmental science, structural and civil engineering, computer science, math, physics as well as business and management. 'Sejong University has consistently worked to strengthen its global competitiveness across a range of academic fields, including hospitality and tourism management,' said Eom Jong-hwa, president of Sejong University. 'These continued efforts have led to promising results in global university rankings. We will continue to provide world-class education and research to nurture global leaders.' This year's edition of the QS World University Rankings featured 1,747 institutions worldwide based on five indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per paper, international research network and H-index citations -- a scholarly metric that measures the productivity and impact of a published paper.
Korea Herald
25-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
KDI School earns global recognition in 2025 QS World University Rankings
The KDI School of Public Policy and Management earned international recognition by entering the global top 51+ tier in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject in the category of Social Policy and Administration. In the annual world university rankings measured by UK-based analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds, the KDI School placed between 51st and 100th in the social policy and administration category. But in terms of citations per paper published by each institution, KDI School ranked No. 2 in the category of social policy and administration, surpassing leading institutions like Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley. Within South Korea, it ranked fifth in the category. Based on its recent global recognition, KDI School seeks to solidify its position as a leader in policy and research and education by committing itself to international academic collaboration, driving different research agendas and fostering research excellence. KDI School continues to enhance its academic network and educational programs by collaborating with key international institutions, including the World Bank, the United Nations and UNESCO. This year's edition of the QS World University Rankings featured some 1,758 institutions in over 100 countries.
Al Etihad
12-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE universities achieve milestones in global subject rankings
12 Mar 2025 23:18 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)The UAE has made significant strides in higher education, with multiple universities achieving new milestones in the QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject 2025, released on the country's growing reputation as a global education hub, four UAE universities have secured debut rankings in key academic fields, including linguistics, dentistry, communication and media studies, politics and international studies, as well as data science and artificial the UAE stands among just 20 countries and territories worldwide to have two or more subjects ranked in the global top University of Science and Technology's petroleum engineering programme climbed one spot to secure the 7th position globally, with an overall score of 83.6. This marks a continued upward trajectory for the institution, which has been a leader in engineering and applied University celebrated a milestone as its Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme entered the global top 100 for the first time. Likewise, the University of Sharjah's Dentistry programme also made a breakthrough by securing a spot in the top Al Ain University showed impressive progress, with all nine of its ranked subjects improving on their positions from last QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 is the most comprehensive edition to date, featuring 55 individual subjects across five broad academic categories. This year's rankings include 171 new institutions that were not present in the 2024 edition, with disciplines such as medicine, computer science, and materials science now featuring more ranked universities than ever before.
South China Morning Post
12-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
6 courses offered by 2 universities in Hong Kong among top 10 in global ranking
Six courses offered by two universities in Hong Kong have been listed among the top 10 in a global league table, according to a ranking organisation that also warned financial cuts to the city's higher education institutions could affect their ability to stay competitive. Advertisement In the latest annual results compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds, a Britain-based education information firm, the city's varsities had stand-out performances in dentistry, education, nursing, geography and linguistics, and led Asia in data science and artificial intelligence – second only to the United States. The rankings were derived from a global survey of over 175,000 academics and over 100,000 employers and were based on five metrics including academic and employer reputation, research citations per paper, productivity and impact of the published work of scholars and international research network. It ranked over 1700 universities in 100 countries and cities across the world and covered over 18,300 subjects. Among 231 academic offerings across eight public universities in the city and the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, 58 moved up from last year, 13 fell, 35 subjects maintained the same position and 25 were new entries in the league table. Six courses from the city's top two universities were ranked in the top 10, up from three last year. Among them, four were from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) while two were from the Chinese University of Hong Kong's (CUHK). Advertisement HKU's ranking in dentistry rose from third to second, while its place in education rose four spots to third place. CUHK's ranking in nursing jumped from eighth to fifth globally.
