"Anchoring" the World University Rankings

Authors

  • Nicholas Bowman
  • Michael Bastedo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2011.65.8578

Keywords:

Rankings, International, reputation, prestige, Times Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong

Abstract

Reputation scores are a key problem with international rankings. Our study shows that the initial Times Higher Education rankings had a disproportionate impact on people's assessment of international university reputations.

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Published

2011-03-25

How to Cite

Bowman, N., & Bastedo, M. (2011). "Anchoring" the World University Rankings. International Higher Education, (65). https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2011.65.8578

Issue

No. 65: Fall 2011

Section

Rankings Again

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