In the prestigious Qs University Ranking, Italy stands proudly, occupying a prominent position in the international academic panorama. Thanks to its academic excellence, the Bel Paese ranks seventh in the world and second in Europe, only behind Germany. This places Italy in a prestigious position and confirms its constant pursuit of excellence in the field of higher education.
University ranking according to QS
The QSQS World University Rankings is an annual assessment of universities around the world, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). It is considered one of the most authoritative and recognized rankings in the field of higher education, together with the Academic Ranking of World Universities and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Il ranking evaluates several aspects of universities, including teaching, research, academic citation, resources and international projection.
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Starting from 2023, the ranking has introduced three new evaluation parameters: sustainability, employability and international research, thus broadening its scope of analysis and reflecting the evolution of values in higher education.
In the QS ranking, Italian universities have shown significant growth, highlighted by excellent performances in specific sectors such as medicine, life sciences and physics. The dominance of US institutions, however, as Harvard and MIT, remains undisputed, confirming their position of leadership and academic excellence across multiple disciplines.
Italian universities on the podium
Italian academic leadership clearly manifests itself through La Sapienza of Rome which maintains a position of excellence in the fields of classical studies and ancient history.
Among the most represented Italian institutions in the QS ranking, in addition to La Sapienza, stand out Bologna and Padua, with a number of 47, 46 and 37 positions respectively.
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This variety of subjects on offer gives further strength to the Italian academic landscape, with universities such as the University of Milan and theUniversity of Naples-Federico II which complete the top five.
Bocconi University and the University of Padua, among others, consolidate their international recognition by introducing new disciplines into the QS ranking. Also the Politecnico di Milano stands out for the largest number of new entries in Italy this year, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to innovation and academic excellence.
Furthermore, universities such asCa 'Foscari University of Venice and the University of Milan strengthen their position through significant improvements in various disciplines, confirming Italy's commitment to maintaining and improving its prestige in the international academic landscape.
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