Academic Ranking of World Universities

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, evaluates universities globally based on factors like research output, quality of faculty, and academic performance. It considers metrics such as the number of Nobel Prize winners and publications in prestigious journals. The ranking, established in 2003, aims to provide a reliable comparison of universities, helping students and researchers identify institutions known for academic excellence. It has gained significance in guiding educational choices and assessing global academic prestige.