JYU rises on the list of the best research universities

The University of Jyväskylä was ranked 401–500 in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking that compares research-intensive universities.
Published
4.9.2020

The comparison included more than 1,500 top universities from all over the world. Among Finnish universities, JYU was on the shared seventh position.

Last year JYU’s position was 501–600. A detailed position is given only to the best 200 universities.

Research, its volume and funding, the influence of scientific publications and the university’s reputation in the global science community make 60% of the evaluation criteria. In total 13 performance indicators measure research, teaching (30%), international outlook (7.5%) and knowledge transfer with industry (2.5%).

“As for the indicators of education and research, the international reputation surveys of THE are weighted most in the ranking. This means that long-term efforts in education and research, mobility and science communications are crucial,” says Vice Rector Henrik Kunttu.

More information:

Vice Rector Henrik Kunttu, tel. +358 50 599 6134, henrik.m.kunttu@jyu.fi

Head of Internationalization & Higher Education Policy Anna Grönlund, tel. +358 50 313 0401, anna.m.gronlund@jyu.fi, University of Jyväskylä

Times Higher Education World University Rankings: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings