In the most recent ranking released in September 2023, the University of Zurich held the 80th position among the top universities globally. KEYSTONE/© KEYSTONE / GAETAN BALLY
Taking a stand against the university ranking system presented by the Times Higher Education magazine, the University of Zurich has decided to withdraw its participation. The university expressed concerns that such rankings tend to incentivize misleading behaviors, as announced on Wednesday.
This information was made public on March 13, 2024, at 16:19 by Keystone-SDA.
The Swiss university highlighted that these rankings often place emphasis on quantifiable outcomes, leading to a focus on increasing publication numbers rather than emphasizing content quality.
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The university further elaborated that rankings may not accurately capture the full spectrum of the institution’s accomplishments in research and education. Consequently, the University of Zurich has opted to cease its involvement in the ranking process.
In the previous ranking for 2024 unveiled in September 2023, the University of Zurich was recognized as the 80th best university worldwide.
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