International university rankings have “galvanized” the world of higher education, but, despite their growing influence, they provide only an “oversimplified picture” of the mission of universities, says a new report released today. What’s more, the report says, any benefits the rankings might provide are outweighed by an overall lack of openness about how they are conducted and the “negative effects” of their impact.
The report, “Global University Rankings and Their Impact,” was commissioned by the Brussels-based European University Association, whose members include 850 universities and rectors organizations in 47 countries, and represents the organization’s first major foray into the sometimes contentious discussion of international rankings.
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