QS European University Ranking: Padua among the top 100 universities in Europe
12.07.2024
Among 726 institutions evaluated within 42 European member states, the University of Padua ranks 87th (improving by two positions compared to the last edition). Within this specified?ranking?scheme,?Padua places in the 13th?percentile for the best?European?universities and in fourth place on a national level.
Results of the second edition of the by the Quacquarelli Symonds agency are published today, Wednesday 10 July. The ranking considers exclusively universities in European Union countries, which are more comparable in geographical proximity and cultural matrix. The methodology used for this evaluation partly differs from that of the more general QS World University Ranking (WUR). Some bibliometric indicators have changed, for example, two indicators relating to the exchange flows of international students, both inbound and outbound, are introduced. The weights of some indicators also change, such as the student/teacher ratio (from 10% in the WUR to 5%) and the ability to network internationally in research (from 5% in the WUR to 10%).
The University of Padua recorded a significant improvement in the entry flow of students from international exchange programs, leading Padua to occupy the 71st position at the European level (up 20 positions compared to the last edition). At a national level, Padua occupies second place in "Sustainability" (an indicator that focuses on the social and environmental impact generated by universities within the scope of the United Nations' sustainable development objectives), placing itself in 50th place at a European level. The solidity and quality of the international research network developed by the University of Padua with other universities is also confirmed by the "International Research Network" indicator (measures and evaluates studies published with foreign co-authors and co-authors), based on which Padua ranks 52nd at European level and third in Italy.
“The second edition of the QS Europe University Ranking, shows how the University of Padua continues to improve its general performance – comments Mara Thiene, delegate for Joint Degrees and International Ranking – highlighting an increase in the flow of students entering international exchange programs. Our ability to attract international students can be attributed to the expansion of the teaching offer in the target language and our excellent scientific output.”
As with any evaluation, the methodology, and its limitations must be understood to clarify its meaning.? Therefore transparency and analysis of the tools for its critical understanding are accessible on a dedicated section of the FG捕鱼 website.
