New indicators sharpen focus on quality over quantity in university globalization
Academics and industry observers said revision to The Korea Times University Rankings 2027 represent a meaningful step forward, with updated indicators that offer a more comprehensive measure of university internationalization. This year’s revisions placed greater emphasis on faculty diversity, student success and sustained research collaboration. Shin Jang-sup, a professor of economics at the…
Academics and industry experts have welcomed revisions to the Korea Times University Rankings 2027, deeming them a significant advancement. The updated indicators now provide a more thorough assessment of university internationalization. This year, greater importance has been placed on faculty diversity, student success, and ongoing research collaboration.
Professor Shin Jang-sup of the National University of Singapore noted that the overall framework has improved from previous years, particularly due to the addition of an indicator measuring the proportion of international full-time faculty. Additionally, the international student retention indicator has been re-evaluated. Shin emphasized that including the international student retention rate is a valuable change, as it allows the rankings to better evaluate universities from the perspective of international students.
Seo Myeong-seok, the managing director of the Korea Advancing Schools Foundation, also highlighted the improvements. He pointed to the introduction of the international full-time faculty ratio as a notable addition to the framework.
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