Global University Ranking Systems: Methodologies, Impact, and Repercussions - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798337310725

Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Global university ranking is a powerful tool in shaping the higher education landscape and influencing student decisions. These rankings develop various methodologies that assess academics, faculty, and research to offer a comparative framework to evaluate an institution. This growing prominence, however, has sparked debate about their accuracy and equity with marginalized and diverse educational missions. Global ranking systems analyze their broad impact on universities and stakeholders and critically examine their long-term repercussions for higher education. Global University Ranking Systems: Methodologies, Impact, and Repercussions explores the intricate world of global university rankings and their profound impact. This book determines how rankings shape global perceptions, determining which universities gain international prestige and which struggle to maintain relevance. Covering topics such as higher education, rankings, and education, this book is an excellent resource for administrators, faculty, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and more.

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About the Author

Mustafa Kayyali , Ph.D., is an ardent advocate for excellence in higher education, driven by a relentless pursuit of quality, recognition, and innovation. As the Manager of HE Higher Education Ranking, he leads initiatives that play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of academia. Having earned a Master's in Quality Management and Evaluation in Higher Education from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, followed by a Ph.D. in Quality Management from Azteca University, his academic pursuits have laid a strong foundation for his expertise in Accreditation, Quality Assurance, and Higher Education Rankings. Dr. Kayyali has made significant contributions to academic literature, boasting more than 50 published papers and 20 book chapters. Additionally, he takes pride in his role as a translator, having translated 5 books, thus bridging language gaps and promoting knowledge exchange on a global scale. In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Kayyali holds key affiliations with esteemed institutions. He is privileged to be a part of the British Accreditation Council's Accreditation Committee, the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency as an International Expert, and the Agency for Control and Quality Assurance of Higher Education AKOKVO as an Accreditation Expert. His international engagements also include being an expert for the Kosovo Accreditation Agency KAA and the ECBE - European Council for Business Education, as well as serving as a Lead Auditor at the Centre of Assessments for Excellence (COAE). Dr. Kayyali has also submitted a patent to USPTO about rankings entitled Holistic & Multidimensional Ranking Methodology for Universities. As an entrepreneur, researcher, translator, and publisher, Dr. Kayyali is deeply involved in various facets of the academic world. His diverse interests encompass Management, Translation, Interpretation, and Academic consulting, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of the industry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337310725
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 500
• Editor: Kayyali Mustafa