The Times Higher Education World (THE) University Rankings announced today the top 200 institutions by International Outlook.

The Times Higher Education World (THE) University Rankings announced today the top 200 institutions by International Outlook. 

RCSI has increased its position from 49th in the world in 2015 to 46th in the world for ‘International Outlook’ The announcement was made following on from the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in October 2015 which ranked RCSI in the #251 – 300 category, leaping forward from its 2014-2015 ranking of #389. 

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016 lists the best global universities and are the only international university performance tables to judge world class universities across all of their core missions - teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. The top universities rankings employ 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons available.

The data produced this today by Times Higher Education analysed the ‘International Outlook’ sub-category which gives credits to universities for international students and staff as well as research publications with international partners. 

Professor Cathal Kelly, RCSI Chief Executive said: “We are very pleased to be seen in the top 50 institutions in the world in terms of International Outlook. As RCSI’s international reputation is of significant importance, it is encouraging to be recognised among the world’s top 50 most international universities.” 

Mr Phil Baty, Editor of Times Higher Education Rankings said: “An institution’s global outlook is one of the key markers of a prestigious university. The top institutions hire faculty from all over the world, attract students from a global market of top talent and collaborate with leading departments wherever they happen to be based. It is great news for all the institutions in the list of the most international universities in the world. It is a sign of great potential, competitiveness and dynamism.”