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Australian University Rankings
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In comparison with countries such as the US or UK, the relatively consistent level of education at Universities
has made rankings less of a necessity in Australia. As a result, selecting schools has traditionally been a
matter of desired location and whether your programme was offered in that area. However, students and parents are now
beginning to demand higher standards and increased accountability of institutions, and rankings may not be that far away.
The following listings and links on our pages in no way constitutes an endorsement of a ranking service by
Global Daigaku.com. Since published facts can often be inaccurate and/or outdated, always make sure to obtain
the most accurate information directly from each school.
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・The University of the Year Award
(Good Guides Group)
Established in 1993, The University of the Year Award is Australia's most prestigious higher education award,
and focuses on a different aspect of university education and performance each year. The 2001-2002 Award was presented to
The University of Melbourne for international standing.
・The Good Universities
Guide to Universities 2003
(Hobsons Australia Pty Ltd)
The Good Universities Guide provides in-depth profiles of Universities and Private Colleges. 30 fields of
study are compared and the rating guide rates such things as undergraduate courses, campuses, university prestige,
and entry flexibility.
・The Good Universities Guide
to Postgraduate and Career Upgrade Courses 2003 (Hobsons Australia Pty Ltd)
A superior reference source for graduates, executives, management professionals and any person considering
a career change or upgrade, Postgraduate and Career Upgrade Courses provides in-depth profiles of 80 institutions and
over 6000 postgraduate courses.
・The Good Universities
Guide to MBA & Graduate Management Programs 2003 (Hobsons Australia Pty Ltd)
Ideal for executives, managers, supervisors and management professionals, the Guide to MBA & Graduate
Management Programs compares over 90 MBA programs and universities.
・The 2002
MBA Survey (Financial Review BOSS Magazine)
The 2002 MBA Survey and Rankings covers about two-thirds of Australia's business schools, and ranks them in
four broad bands.
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Canadian University Rankings
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Maclean's, Canada's #1 weekly newsmagazine, has been ranking universities since 1991. Using factors such as
research funding, diversity of offerings and the range of PhD programs, Maclean's ranks universities in the following
three categories: Primarily Undergraduate, Comprehensive, and Medical Doctoral
The following listings and links on our pages in no way constitutes an endorsement of a ranking service by
Global Daigaku.com. Since published facts can often be inaccurate and/or outdated, always make sure to obtain
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・Maclean's Guide to
Canadian Universities 2003 (Rogers Media)
With comprehensive profiles of 68 universities, this 256-page colour publication is designed to help
students do their research before applying to the school of their choice. Students will find a complete listing of the most
popular majors at each campus, co-op and internship programs, residence and meal plans, minimum entrance grades,
and a directory of entrance scholarships. Schools are classified into the following categories:
- PRIMARILY UNDERGRADUATE - Universities largely focused on undergraduate education, with relatively few graduate programs
- COMPREHENSIVE - Universities with a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, including professional degrees.
- MEDICAL DOCTORAL - Universities with a broad range of PhD programs and research, as well as medical schools.
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British University Rankings
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In comparison with the US, since there are far fewer number of universities in the UK, it makes it somewhat
easier to include all institutions in the rankings and compare their features. Rankings in the UK began in 1993 with The Times
newspaper who published The Times Good University Guide. The Guardian and The Financial Times now also been publish League tables
ranking UK universities.
The following listings and links on our pages in no way constitutes an endorsement of a ranking service by
Global Daigaku.com. Since published facts can often be inaccurate and/or outdated, always make sure to obtain
the most accurate information directly from each school.
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・RAE 2001 - Research Assessment Exercise
(HERO - Higher Education and Research Opportunities)
The RAE assesses the quality of research in universities and colleges in the UK, and takes place every four
to five years. The RAE provides quality ratings. Panels use a standard scale to award a rating for research across all
submitted disciplines. Ratings range from 1 to 5*, according to how much of the work is judged to reach national or
international levels of excellence.
・The Times
Good University Guide 2004 (Times Books)
The 2004 edition of the "Good University Guide" offers a great wealth of information for students considering
studying in the UK including:
- league table ranking to Britain's universities
- over 60 tables giving the best universities for particular subjects
- advice on how to select a course and a university
- and information specifically designed for international students
・The
Guardian University Guide 2003 (Guardian Newspapers Ltd.)
Covering some 100,000 calculations on 150 universities and colleges, EducationGuardian.co.uk's interactive guide is
said to be the most comprehensive source of information on the UK's academic sector. Included are rankings for:
- institution wide figures in the institutional table
- student statistics, and course listings for 49 university subjects
- average Guardian teaching score for each university and college
・UK
Universities 2001 (The Financial Times Ltd.)
The FT league tables provide an employer orientated snapshot of university performance across 16 categories.
The figures have been drawn from published statistics, which have been collected by government and official agencies and
from a survey of graduate recruiters run in conjunction with AGR.
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American University Rankings
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The USA has a long and controversial history of educational rankings. Various organizations have undertaken
statistical rankings to provide information to prospective students, parents, and future employers. The
number and variety of rankings available in the US is without comparison.
The following listings and links on our pages in no way constitutes an endorsement of a ranking service by
Global Daigaku.com. Since published facts can often be inaccurate and/or outdated, always make sure to obtain
the most accurate information directly from each school.
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・America's Best Colleges 2003 (U.S. News & World Report, L.P.)
This 322 page publication includes:
- in-depth ranking tables comparing schools on numerous attributes, such as acceptance rate, test scores of entering
students, and reputation
- a full collection of information-packed articles to help you choose the right school, navigate the admissions process,
and pay your way
- a directory of more than 1,400 schools and includes admissions statistics, information on cost, financial aid data,
and admissions deadlines
・America's
Best Graduate Schools 2004
(U.S. News & World Report, L.P.)
The 195-page print edition ranks graduate programs in the areas of business, education, engineering, law, and medicine.
These rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinion about program quality and statistical indicators that measure the
quality of a school's faculty, research, and students.
・The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2003 (Edward B. Fiske)
This popular guide of more than 300 schools in the United States and Canada is a valuable source of
information for college-bound students and their parents.
This 784 page guide also includes:
- listings of each college's strongest departments and majors
- students' tips on academic and social life ratings
- 43 public and private Best Buy schools--colleges that provide the best education for your money
・The Best 345 Colleges 2003 (The Princeton Review)
The Princeton Review asks over 100,000 students what their colleges are like. Read what students think
about their colleges' classes, professors, dorms, social scenes, sports, and more. This 800 page publication includes:
- profiles covering classes to financial aid to social life, as well as admissions criteria,
deadlines, phone numbers, e-mail and campus addresses
- unique rankings in over 60 categories rating colleges on academics, political learning, quality of life, cafeteria food,
dormitories, and much more
・The Gourman Report, Undergraduate Programs, 10th Edition
(The Princeton Review)
This 320 page publication, last published in December 1997, provides ratings of leading institutions in
140 different undergraduate majors.
・The Templeton Guide: Colleges that Encourage Character Development
(Templeton Foundation Press)
Profiles 405 exemplary college programs in ten categories that inspire students to lead ethical and
civic-minded lives, as well as 50 college presidents selected for their leadership in this area and 100 colleges named to
the Templeton Honor Roll.
・Educational Rankings Annual 2004 (Gale Research Inc.)
Educational Rankings Annual is a compilation of rankings and lists on education,
taken from a wide selection of educational and general interest published sources.
・100 Best Values in Public Colleges 2002
(The Kiplinger Washington Editors)
Using data from from Wintergreen-Orchard House, a division of Riverside Publishing which gathers statistics
each year on more than 1,800 schools, including more than 600 four-year public colleges and universities,
Kiplinger Magazine supplemented Wintergreen's data with statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and its own phone calls
and e-mails to the colleges to arrive at this ranking of state-funded universities.
・The Top American Research
Universities 2002
(TheCentre Rankings)
TheCentre includes only those institutions that had at least $20 million in federal research
expenditures in fiscal year 2000, and determines their rank on nine different measures.
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Below are links to a number of other resources that provide school rankings. MBA rankings always seem to
generate a lot of interest in particular.
The following listings and links on our pages in no way constitutes an endorsement of a ranking service by
Global Daigaku.com. Since published facts can often be inaccurate and/or outdated, always make sure to obtain
the most accurate information directly from each school.
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