International rankings and conflicts of interest
International Rankings and Conflicts of Interest Separate studies raise questions about QS and Times Higher Ed rankings. International rankings of universities raise numerous questions. How can you fairly compare universities that operate in different countries, with different sources of funds and different missions? Despite the obstacles, several players do such comparisons: U.S. News & World Report and QS are three. And despite the concerns of many educators about rankings, they are very popular with international students (and many host countries). A report released last week by the C...
Source: insidehighered.com