<p>This ranking is especially frustrating - it is based almost entirely (nearly 70%) on the perceived reputation of its research and researchers. Even its “teaching” category is heavily based on the perceived reputation of research faculty within a population of the academic community - which is primarily determined by published research - and has little to do with the actual learning environment. </p>
<p>With the misleading title of “world university rankings,” this ranking will unfortunately sway many unsuspecting students and families into believing this actually has some merit.</p>