Round University Ranking (RUR)
“RUR World University Ranking evaluates performance of 1000 higher education institutions worldwide since 2010 until now. RUR Ranking uses comprehensive methodology with 20 carefully selected indicators grouped in four key areas of university activities: Teaching, Research, International Diversity, Financial Sustainability.” Visit their website to learn more.
MIT’s relative position in RUR Rankings:
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World University Ranking | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Country Rank | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Teaching Ranking | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Research Ranking | 35 | 35 | 40 | 36 | 35 | 39 | 35 |
| International Diversity Ranking | 33 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 22 |
| Financial Sustainability Ranking | 12 | 11 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 29 | 41 |
| Reputation Rankings | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Academic Rankings | 31 | 29 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | – |
Updated 06/26/19.