Three-minute guide: THE World University Rankings

What every student needs to know about the World University Rankings – a three minute guide.

Phil Baty, editor of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, explains the methodology of the rankings in this quick but essential guide.

All students and their families should understand that the THE World University Rankings are the most sophisticated, comprehensive and balanced of all global rankings. They examine each institution against all of its core missions, including research, knowledge transfer, international outlook, and – uniquely – the all-important teaching environment.

Use this guide to get the most out of the world university rankings, where you can tailor and filter the results for your own personal needs.