Highlight of the Week - U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems
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This week we highlight the Universitas 21 ranking, which placed Portugal's Higher Education System in 22nd out of 50 countries.
"Now in its second year, the U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems gives an overview of higher education systems across the world. Universitas 21 developed the Rankings as a benchmark for governments, education institutions and individuals. The project aims to highlight the importance of creating a strong environment for higher education institutions to contribute to economic and cultural development, provide a high-quality experience for students and help institutions compete for overseas applicants."
"The 2013 Universitas 21 ranking of national systems retains the methodology of the 2012 rankings. 22 desirable attributes are grouped under four broad headings: Resources, Environment, Connectivity and Output. The Resources component covers government expenditure, total expenditure, and R&D expenditure in tertiary institutions. The Environment module comprises a quantitative index of the policy and regulatory environment, the gender balance of students and academic staff, and a data quality variable. The Connectivity component has been extended by including measures of web usage in addition to numbers of international students and research articles written with international collaborators. Nine Output variables are included that cover research output and its impact, the presence of world-class universities, participation rates and the qualifications of the workforce. The appropriateness of training is measured by relative unemployment rates."
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Check the full rankings and the report
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Education in Portugal
Higher education in Portugal consists of a dual system which includes university and polytechnic education. Currently there are nearly 400,000 students of which a considerable 4.6% are foreigners, steadily rising from 3% in 2000. The number of higher education institutions is split between 35 public and 94 private, where some are rated among the top 50 in the world. The number of PhD accomplished has increased from a total of only 60 in 1960 to a significant 1,569 in 2009.
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| A short introduction to living in Portugal | 10 reasons to study at a Portuguese university | Useful information on living in Portugal | Luso-American Commission |
Higher Education
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International schools in Portugal ERASMUSChoose the location in Portugal: Azores |
