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Shanghai Ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities)

The Shanghai Ranking, also known as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), is a globally recognized system that evaluates and compares universities based on their academic excellence. It considers factors such as research output, quality of faculty, Nobel and Fields medals won, and overall reputation. The ranking aims to identify the top-tier universities worldwide by analyzing data that reflect their research performance and academic influence. It helps students, researchers, and institutions understand the relative strengths of universities on an international scale, encouraging continuous improvement and fostering academic excellence.