Shanghai Rankings (Academic Ranking of World Universities)

The Shanghai Rankings, officially known as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), is an annual ranking that evaluates universities worldwide based on their academic and research performance. It uses indicators such as notable research output, quality of faculty, number of Nobel laureates and highly cited researchers, and published papers. The goal is to provide an objective measure of university excellence, helping students, researchers, and institutions compare their standings globally. While influential, it primarily emphasizes research achievements and may not fully reflect teaching quality or student experience.