Trinity School Dublin, Eire’s highest-ranked third-level establishment, has climbed 27 locations to 134th within the newest set of world college rankings.

General, the Instances Increased Training World College Rankings 2024 present most Irish universities have held their positions.

College School Dublin is within the 201-250 class, whereas the Royal School of Surgeons in Eire (RCSI) has slipped into the 251-300 class. It’s adopted by College of Galway (301-500), College School Cork (301-500) and Dublin Metropolis College (401-500).

College of Limerick has climbed into the 401-500 class, up from 601-800 final yr – its highest rating. There was no change for Maynooth College (401-500) or Technological College Dublin (1,001-1,200).

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Whereas there are greater than a dozen world college rankings, the Instances Increased Training model is taken into account by many to be one of many “massive three”, alongside QS and Shanghai’s Tutorial Rating of World Universities.

Critics say college rankings usually are not an correct measure of efficiency and neglect key areas equivalent to the standard of educating and studying. Nonetheless, they continue to be influential internationally in areas equivalent to fame, analysis and pupil alternative.

College of Limerick president Prof Kerstin Mey stated the college’s putting this yr was a “milestone achievement”.

“Rating within the high 500 universities on the earth is a testomony to the unwavering dedication and dedication of our college group within the pursuit of excellence and innovation,” she stated, including that an improved rating holds immense significance for a research-led establishment.

“These rankings usually are not simply numbers or symbols of status, they replicate a college’s international standing and its influence on society.”

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General, College of Oxford has topped the rankings for the eighth yr in a row, Stanford College was in second place, with Massachusetts Institute of Know-how third. Harvard College was in fourth place, adopted by the College of Cambridge which slipped to fifth, after being in joint third final yr.

The USA is probably the most represented nation general, with 169 establishments, and in addition probably the most represented within the high 200 (56). With 91 establishments, India is now the fourth most-represented nation, overtaking China (86).

China’s greatest establishments, in the meantime, are inching nearer to coming into the highest 10 after Tsinghua College and Peking College climbed a couple of locations to sit down in twelfth and 14th, respectively. China now has 13 universities within the high 200 – up from seven in 2020 – with every bettering its rating considerably.

India’s main establishment, the Indian Institute of Science, has climbed again into the highest 250 for the primary time in a number of years. Nonetheless, it’s the solely Indian college within the high 500.

Universities within the Instances Increased Training rankings are evaluated throughout 5 key areas or pillars: educating, analysis setting, analysis high quality, worldwide outlook and trade.

The methodology used for the 2024 rankings included vital updates, with the introduction of a wider vary of analysis quotation measures, worldwide pupil numbers and increasing the position for superior analysis.

The corporate behind the rankings gives a paid-for service to larger training establishments on how you can “increase their international profile”, in addition to entry to analytical and benchmarking instruments, a transfer criticised by some commentators.