‍QS World University Rankings Dataset

‍Explore what drives your ranking - and how to turn it into strategic advantage.
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Understand your rank and what to do next

The QS World University Rankings Dataset helps you understand not just where you rank, but why. Built for senior leadership, strategy, and communications teams, it turns days of analysis and reporting into clear strategic advantage.
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Why rankings matter

As the world’s most widely read rankings, the QS World University Rankings shape the perception and choices of millions of students, faculty and partners. They influence reputation, competitiveness, and the ability to attract top talent, funding, and collaborations worldwide. But a place on the table is just the start. With this powerful dataset, you’ll discover exactly what drives your result, and then channel it into impact.
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Built to inform your next move

Instead of wrangling reports, you get flexible tools – from benchmarking views to ready-to-share dashboards – that show where your institution is unique and where improvement is needed. With these insights in hand, decision-makers can set priorities and teams can focus resources where they’ll make most difference.
Put performance in context
See scores, ranks, and peer patterns clearly with X-Ray View for instant insight.
Track shifts with clarity
View multi-year trends to see what’s driving movement - your progress or competitor shifts - and adjust strategy with confidence.
Benchmark with purpose
Compare peers, share insights, and act on performance data fast.
Ready to turn rankings into results?
Rankings influence every part of your institution – from reputation to resources. The QS World University Rankings Dataset helps you understand your position and uncover what drives performance, so you can plan with confidence.
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