ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities)

The ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities), also known as the Shanghai Rankings, is an annual list that evaluates universities worldwide based on their academic and research performance. It considers factors like the number of published and highly-cited research papers, faculty achievements such as Nobel Prizes, and the overall quality of research output. The ranking aims to provide a transparent, objective measure of university excellence, helping students, researchers, and institutions compare institutions globally. It is widely respected for its focus on research quality and scientific impact rather than solely reputation or subjective assessments.