When Rankings Go Too Far

Authors

  • Phil Baty

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2012.69.8647

Keywords:

Rankings, International, Rankings in higher education, university rankings, limitations to rankings

Abstract

Global rankings in higher education play a useful role, but at the same time must be kept in proper perspective. This article focuses on the limitations of rankings in the broader context of higher education internationally.

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Published

2012-03-25

How to Cite

Baty, P. (2012). When Rankings Go Too Far. International Higher Education, (69), 10–11. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2012.69.8647

Issue

No. 69: Fall 2012

Section

Rankings: The Never Ending Story

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