Brooklyn College ranks in the top 8.7% out of 19,788 universities worldwide, according to the 2022–2023 edition of the Global 2,000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), which was published on Monday, April 25.

Colleges and universities are graded on four factors without relying on surveys and university data submissions: quality of education (25%), alumni employment (25%), quality of faculty (10%), and research performance (40%). This year, 19,788 institutions were ranked, and those that placed at the top made the global 2000 list.

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CWUR publishes the largest academic rankings of global universities. The rankings are unique because objective indicators are used for all four key pillars (education, employability, faculty, and research) underlying the methodology, with no reliance on surveys and university data submissions. In addition, equal emphasis is put on student-related and faculty-related indicators.

CWUR is a leading consulting organization providing policy advice, strategic insights, and consulting services to governments and universities to improve educational and research outcomes. It publishes authoritative global university rankings known for objectivity, transparency, and consistency trusted by students, academics, university administrators, and governments worldwide.