Global University Ranking Systems: Methodologies, Impact, and Repercussions
University rankings have become a powerful tool for guiding students on where to study and what kind of future they can expect. While rankings offer a quick guide to the best opportunities, they often oversimplify important factors like campus culture, program strengths, and personal needs, which are crucial for shaping a students experience and success. This chapter explores how rankings influence student choice, career outcomes, and how they impact students from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the limitations of rankings, which may marginalize innovative institutions or lesser- known fields. The chapter advocates for a student- centered approach, integrating rankings with students unique needs and aspirations. This shift promotes inclusion, equity, and a broader recognition of institutions contributing to meaningful educational experiences, encouraging a more balanced use of rankings to make informed choices and expand the higher education landscape. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Global University Ranking Systems: Methodologies, Impact, and Repercussions;pp.23-50
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https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1072-5.ch002 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025286389?origin=resultslist
Pansari D., Christ University, India; Sharma S., Christ University, India