How to read the different university rankings

By Javier Espinoza, Josie Gurney-Read, Mona Tabbara. Confused about all the different rankings for universities out there? We pick out the ones that matter, ask why they are important and tell you how to read them.
University rankings have always proved popular, both among prospective and current students - not to mention the university alumni who happily share new tables should their university be doing well. There is nothing like a successful ranking to bring out loyalty to an institution. Read more...