The University of Hradec Králové finally listed in the prestigious World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education
Author: Jakub Novák
Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities, QS World University Rankings and World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE) – these are the three most prestigious international university rankings in which all universities strive to appear. This year, the University of Hradec Kralove managed to fight its way through to the last of the three rankings.
“I am delighted by the results since this is one of the most prestigious university rankings in the world. Recognition in the THE World University Rankings opens new doors to our future development in the area of international cooperation,” the Rector of the University of Hradec Králové comments on the success.
THE monitors thirteen carefully selected indicators, which makes it the most comprehensive university ranking system in the world. The selection criteria include teaching excellence, research influence (which takes into consideration the scientific impact of the topics pursued by the university), research volume, income and reputation, its international outlook and the ability to transfer knowledge into practical application (industry income).
“It’s hardly a secret that recognition in the ranking may play an essential role in helping foreign students and academic professionals decide whether to choose UHK or whether to opt for some other university. The ranking helps assess the quality and reach of the universities across the globe, which is why the placing is so important,” Rector Kuča explains. In the ranking published for the year 2020, the University of Hradec Kralove took a very decent 1274th place, which is comparable to some other Czech universities such as the Technical University in Liberec, Mendel University in Brno and Pardubice University.
UHK also succeeded in the QS EECA ranking achieving the 168th position.
