Universities and Institutions Database

Ranking of universities in higher education

Ranking Importance of Why is academic quality ranking of Universities and institutions are very important now? 

Academic quality rankings of universities and institutions are important for several reasons:

1.      Reputation: Academic rankings provide a measure of a university's reputation and prestige. A high ranking can attract top faculty, students, and funding, which can further enhance the institution's reputation.

2.      Employability: Graduates of highly ranked universities are often preferred by employers, as they are perceived to have received a high-quality education and training.

3.      Research Output: Academic rankings also take into account the research output of universities, which is important in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). A university with a strong research output can attract research funding and collaborations, leading to scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements.

4.      Internationalization: Rankings can also help universities to increase their internationalization and global reach. International students often rely on rankings to select universities to apply to, and a high ranking can attract top students from around the world.

5.      Accountability: Academic rankings can also serve as a measure of accountability for universities. By comparing themselves to other institutions, universities can identify areas where they need to improve, and work to enhance their academic quality and reputation.

Overall, academic quality rankings of universities and institutions are important as they provide a measure of the institution's reputation, employability, research output, internationalization, and accountability.

The three longest established and most influential global rankings are those produced by Quacquarelli symonds (QS),  Times Higher Education(THE) and Shanghai Ranking Consultancy (the Academic Ranking of World Universities ARWU). All of these, along with other global rankings, primarily measure the research performance of universities rather than their teaching.

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) World University Rankings 2023: Top global universities

The QS World University Rankings are a ranking of the world's top universities produced by Quacquarelli Symonds published annually since 2004. This year’s QS World University Rankings include almost 1,500 institutions from around the world. It’s not just iconic institutions that take the top spots: this year’s highest rankings include universities from diverse locations across Europe, Asia and North America. Our rankings are the fast and easy way to compare institutions on a host of different criteria: from academic reputation to the number of international students enrolled.

Times Higher Education (THE)World University Rankings 2023

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 include 1,799 universities across 104 countries and regions, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.

The 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. Trusted worldwide by students, teachers, governments and industry experts, this year’s league table reveals how the global higher education landscape is shifting.

RANKING ACCORDING TO QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS(QS), SHANGHAI (the Academic Ranking of World Universities; ARWU).AND TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION(THE)

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) Shanghai Ranking

Since 2009 the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has been published and copyrighted by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. ARWU uses six objective indicators to rank world universities, including the number of alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, number of highly cited researchers selected by Clarivate, number of articles published in journals of Nature and Science, number of articles indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index in the Web of Science, and per capita performance of a university. More than 2500 universities are actually ranked by ARWU every year and the best 1000 are published

Literacy rate in the world

Introduction.

The literacy rate of a country is the percentage of people aged 15 or above who can read and write. Overall, most countries have high literacy rates, with the majority of them above 95%. There are also several countries with a literacy rate of 100%, including Andorra, Finland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, North Korea, Norway, and Uzbekistan. It is also worth noting that European countries dominate the top of the list, with many of them having a literacy rate of 99% or above. Similarly, countries in the Asia-Pacific region also have high literacy rates, with several countries achieving 99% or more. On the other hand, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East have lower literacy rates, with some countries having rates below 50%. This disparity highlights the unequal distribution of educational opportunities around the world and suggests that more effort is needed to ensure that every individual has access to education.

Countries with Highest Literacy Rates

The countries with the highest literacy rates are Andorra, Finland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, North Korea, Norway, Uzbekistan, Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Andorra has the highest literacy rate in the world, with a literacy rate of 100%. Finland has the second highest literacy rate globally, with a literacy rate of 100%. Liechtenstein has the third highest literacy rate, with a literacy rate of 100%. Luxembourg has the fourth highest literacy rate in the world, with a literacy rate of 100%. North Korea has the fifth highest literacy rate globally, with a literacy rate of 100%. Norway has the sixth highest literacy rate, with a literacy rate of 100%. Uzbekistan has the seventh highest literacy rate in the world, with a literacy rate of 100%. Latvia has the eighth highest literacy rate globally, with a literacy rate of 99.89%. Estonia has the ninth highest literacy rate, with a literacy rate of 99.82%. Lithuania has the tenth highest literacy rate in the world, with a literacy rate of 99.82%.

The ten countries with the highest literacy rates are:

1. Andorra – 100%
2. Finland – 100%
3. Liechtenstein – 100%
4. Luxembourg – 100%
5. North Korea – 100%
6. Norway – 100%
7. Uzbekistan – 100%
8. Latvia – 99.89%
9. Estonia – 99.82%
10. Lithuania – 99.82%

169.India-72.23%

204.Niger-19.1%

The top 10 countries with the best education are:

1. Germany – 0.94
2. Finland – 0.93
3. Iceland – 0.93
4. New Zealand – 0.93
5. Norway – 0.93
6. United Kingdom – 0.93
7. Australia – 0.92
8. Denmark – 0.92
9. Ireland – 0.92
10. Singapore – 0.92

116.India-0.56

163.Niger-0.25

Average IQ by country

The average IQ is generally considered to be reflective of the overall well-being of a country, as the average IQ of a population is closely related to a variety of factors such as education, health, income inequality, and government financing of education can all have a significant impact on IQ levels within a population.

Based on the data from the Ulster Institute, there is a significant variation in average IQs among countries. The countries with the highest average IQs are Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the People’s Republic of China, all with average IQs above 104. On the other hand, countries such as Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Niger, Antigua and Barbuda, and Rwanda have the lowest average IQs, all below 71.

Countries with Highest IQ

The ten countries with the highest IQ are :

1. Japan – 106.48
2. Taiwan – 106.47
3. Singapore – 105.89
4. Hong Kong – 105.37
5. China – 104.1
6. South Korea – 102.35
7. Belarus – 101.6
8. Finland – 101.2
9. Liechtenstein – 101.07
10. Germany – 100.74

138.India-76.24

193.Nepal-42.99

Smartest countries in the world

There are many ways to determine how smart a country’s population is, whether it be from their IQ scores or from their reading and writing ability comprehension. The IQ of a person refers to their intelligence quotient which measures their critical thinking ability. Generally, when discussing matters of intellect a measure using IQ is favored, although it is lacking in key areas (such as comprehension) and is therefore not entirely accurate.

Education and Intelligence

There is a well-established link between education and intelligence, as education is a key factor in developing cognitive abilities and skills that are essential for success in life. Education can provide individuals with knowledge, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities, which are important components of intelligence.

Smartest Countries

The ten smartest countries in the world are:

1. Japan – 106.48
2. Taiwan – 106.47
3. Singapore – 105.89
4. Hong Kong – 105.37
5. China – 104.1
6. South Korea – 102.35
7. Belarus – 101.6
8. Finland – 101.2
9. Liechtenstein – 101.07
10. Germany – 100.74

138.India-76.24

193.Nepal-42.99

The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.