Simon Fraser University, Canada

Results from 2014/15

Meta The Meta rank is based on the average of the three most influencal university rankings: ARWU, QS and THE 186
ARWU Rank: The ARWU ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities or sometimes also referred to as the Shanghai Ranking) was first published in 2003 making it the oldest ranking of its kind. It is solely based on research. =201-300
QS Rank: The QS World University Rankings from Quacquarelli Symonds are published annualy since 2004. QS puts strong emphasis on surveys among academics and recruiters. 222
THE Rank: The Times Higher Education World University Ranking uses a broad variety of factors in their methodology. Excellence in research contributes more than 60% of the score. =226-250
Ø: The average of ARWU, QS and THE. 236.83

Results from 2013/14

Meta The Meta rank is based on the average of the three most influencal university rankings: ARWU, QS and THE 190
ARWU Rank: The ARWU ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities or sometimes also referred to as the Shanghai Ranking) was first published in 2003 making it the oldest ranking of its kind. It is solely based on research. 201-300
QS Rank: The QS World University Rankings from Quacquarelli Symonds are published annualy since 2004. QS puts strong emphasis on surveys among academics and recruiters. 244
THE Rank: The Times Higher Education World University Ranking uses a broad variety of factors in their methodology. Excellence in research contributes more than 60% of the score. 226-250
Ø: The average of ARWU, QS and THE. 244.17