GSQT – Thanks to long-term visionary strategies, New Zealand is a rare country with New Zealand universities in the top 3% of prestigious education rankings.

The importance of world university rankings

Statistics of the Ranking Web of Universities show that the number of existing universities globally as now is 30,586. This number shows why world university rankings are important, as they are a quick and reliable way to compare the reputation and quality of universities.

In the world today, there are many university rankings, but popular and prestigious with a global scale, such as Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS Rankings) and Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE Rankings).

High rankings on university rankings are the basis for universities to attract excellent researchers, sponsors, professional and prestigious partners, employers, and have more opportunities. domestic and foreign cooperation on research programs or joint programs between enterprises and schools. International students also rely on university rankings as a reliable reference to choose the right school for their study path.

The secret to being in the top of New Zealand universities

Among tens of thousands of educational institutions evaluated, New Zealand, a country with a population of nearly 5 million people and 8 universities, has continuously been in the top 3% of the world’s best universities.

How New Zealand did it was also a topic discussed by many international speakers during the recent New Zealand Education Week for Asia Regional Partners (NZPWW). Guest representatives from the QS Foundation, 5Rs Partnership and New Zealand universities shared principles and specific practices on how to improve rankings on the international education map.

Although each ranking has a different set of criteria, in general, the rankings have categories related to international students, international cooperation, quality – research productivity and revenue from research works. .

Therefore, the overall strategy of New Zealand universities is to focus on improving the criteria of a world-class university, building an outstanding experience for international students and commercializing research to improve the quality of life. attract talents, create a sustainable source of income for the school.

Guy Littlefair, Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation, AUT, said: “With a student-centered approach, we meet what students need today, while providing a platform. necessary education for their future orientations. We equip students with skills that employers will be looking for in the future, including communication skills across multiple digital platforms and the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing world.”