QS World University Rankings: the university’s positioning and the methodology

The University of Bologna’s positioning in the international ranking drawn up by Quacquarelli Symonds.

Results of the 2025 ranking at a glance

University of Bologna:

  • 133rd worldwide
  • 3rd in Italy 

 

Methodology

Indicators and number of universities analysed

QS World University Rankings (QSWUR) is an international ranking of universities drawn up by Quacquarelli Symonds. This year, 1503 universities were ranked.

Area

Indicator

Weighting

Research and Discovery          

Academic Reputation: result of the 'Academic Survey', carried out by QS: 1,900,000 nominations 

30%

Citations per Faculty: number of citations per teacher

20%

Employability and Outcomes

Employer Reputation: result of the 'Employer Survey', carried out by QS: 660,000 nominations

15%

Employment Outcomes: graduate employment rate and alumni impact

 5%

Learning Experience

Faculty-Student Ratio: ratio of teachers to students

10%

Global Engagement

 

International Faculty Ratio: percentage of international teachers

 5%

International Research Network: co-authors of international research articles

 5%

International Students: percentage of international students

 5%

Sustainability

Sustainability: social governance and environmental impact of the university

 5%