Information science continues at the top
In the QS ranking, the broad subject areas are divided into more narrowly defined fields, and Tampere University received a score in 16 of them.
Tampere University’s information science (QS’s Library and Information Management) continues good performance reaching place 21 in the world. QS lists 70 higher education institutions by this subject. Communication and media studies was ranked among the best 150. Education and sociology were the third best performers ranked in the places of 201–250.
Of the subjects in the broad Engineering and Technology area, electrical and electronic engineering were placed among the 251—300 best performers. In their own rankings, the same position was reached by computer science and information systems, and psychology.
The indicators used in the QS ranking include academic reputation, the reputation of graduates among employers, research citations, and scholarly output and influence. In 2023, QS introduced a new indicator in the broad subject areas that measures international research activities and networks (International Research Network). The indicator is also used this year.
QS Ranking is carried out by the independent QS Quacquarelli Symonds organisation.
Read about the QS Subject Rankings 2024
Read about the ranking methodology
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