<p>I am sure ANU is a great university. In its country. Ranking it higher than Stanford either shows a complete lack of the reality, or if it is indeed accurate then a senseless adherence to some arcane measurement criteria that demonstrate an utter disregard of reality or global perceptions. </p>
<p>Goes without saying that all these univs in the Top 100 are commendable, but the very purpose of a ranking is to order these schools in a list that reflects the real world. These are the “Times” rankings, which is why “UCL” is above Princeton. Sure. I bet I’d love to send my kids to UCL if he were also accepted at Princeton. His global prospects would be tremendous after UCL. </p>
<p>It’s clear where the funding of this “study” came from. UK and Australia don’t show up in technicolor by chance, and certainly not by deserved clout.</p>