Beyond QS, THE, and NIRF too: Rethinking how we measure university excellence
This article critiques the global university ranking system, arguing that metrics like QS and THE are biased toward wealthy, established institutions. It suggests that these rankings often prioritize commercial interests over genuine academic excellence.
Why it matters
The dominance of these rankings influences global education policy and resource allocation, potentially marginalizing institutions in the Global South.
Across the world today, higher education institutions are obsessed with climbing the rankings. Institutional websites proudly display QS and Times Higher Education badges. Governments celebrate improvements in league tables.
The piece presents a critical academic perspective on industry standards, which is a common form of analytical journalism.
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