We now know the results of one of the most important global higher education institution rankings: QS World University Rankings by Subject. In this year’s edition, the Jagiellonian University was ranked in 23 disciplines in all five research areas. The highest number of points was awarded to Religious Studies, Philosophy, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Geography and History.
QS World University Rankings was established by Quacquarelli Symonds, a British publishing company working in the field of international education. It comprises three distinct rankings focused on research activities, study programmes and the overall performance of universities.
This year’s edition features 1,559 higher education institutions. The ranking is divided into 55 academic disciplines divided into five areas: Arts & Humanities, Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences & Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences & Management. It is based on four factors: university’s reputation in the academic community, university’s reputation among employers, citations and h-index.
This year, the Jagiellonian University was ranked in 23 disciplines:
Arts & Humanities (overall classification: 198)
- Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies: 101–140
- Linguistics: 101–150
- Philosophy: 101–150
- Modern Languages: 101–150
- History: 151–200
- English Language and Literature: 201–250
Engineering & Technology (no overall classification)
- Computer Science and Information Systems: 451–500
Life Sciences & Medicine (overall classification: 336)
- Pharmacy and Pharmacology: 201–250
- Psychology: 251–300
- Medicine: 251–300
- Biological Sciences: 301–350
Natural Sciences (overall classification: 217)
- Geography: 151–200
- Chemistry: 251–300
- Physics and Astronomy: 251–300
- Mathematics: 301–350
- Materials Sciences: 351–400
- Environmental Sciences: 451–500
Social Sciences & Management (overall classification: 372)
- Politics: 201–250
- Law and Legal Studies: 201–250
- Sociology: 201–250
- Education and Training: 401–420
- Economics and Econometrics: 501–550
- Business and Management Studies: 501–550
For the full ranking, please visit topuniversities.com.