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How are global universities ranked every year? Who ranks them?

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Best universities in the world

Every student aspires to secure admission in the best university. Students select universities based on their academic and personal goals. 
 

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Quacquarelli Symonds

The British company QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) specializes in assessing higher education institutions globally. They conduct comprehensive research on various aspects.  
 

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British businessman Nunzio Quacquarelli founded the company.

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MIT

According to Quacquarelli Symonds, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the best university in the world as per the last rankings. 
 

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Quacquarelli Symonds began ranking universities globally in 2004.

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The parameters

The ranking process involves identifying top universities globally based not only on 51 specific courses but also on their excellence in five faculty areas.

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