To be evaluated as eligible for QS University Rankings, there are certain criteria that an institution must satisfy. These are:
1) For QS World University Rankings and QS Rankings by Region, the institution must provide full degree programs* in at least two out of five broad subject categories. Further, in each broad faculty area, full-degree programs* should be offered at least in two narrow subjects.
There must have been at least three graduating classes in those narrow subjects before eligibility is conferred. Where an institution only provides degree programs in one broad faculty area, we consider this a single-faculty institution. Such institutions may appear only in our Rankings by Subject and/or Graduate Employability Rankings.
Please find more details about our broad and narrow subject categories here: https://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings/.
2) For QS World University Rankings and QS Rankings by Region, the institution must provide full degree programs* at both undergraduate (Bachelor’s or equivalent) and postgraduate (Master’s, PhD or equivalent) levels.
There must have been at least three graduating classes at both levels before eligibility is conferred. Where an institution only provides degrees at either undergraduate or postgraduate, it is classified as single-level institution. Such institutions may appear only in our rankings by subject or Graduate Employability Rankings.
* Important exclusions:
- Joint or double degree programs (where more than one institution collaborate in the delivery of the program) will not be considered
- Programs run in overseas campuses will not be considered (https://support.qs.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360021477899-Overseas-Campuses).
To be analysed (included in the final rankings analysis), every eligible institution should meet some extra criteria specific for every university rankings.
To be published, institution’s estimated rank should be within a publishing threshold which is different for every rankings and which depends on the market size, quality of available data, etc.