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Manon Gilbart, 28 Sep
THE UNIVERSITY of Limerick has reached a "milestone achievement" after
ranking into the world's top 500 universities.
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UL has achieved its best performance yet in Times Higher Education
(THE) World University Rankings for 2024.
The university has moved into the 401-500 bracket out of the 1,904
universities ranked globally, marking a significant improvement on last
year’s 601-800 placing.
It is the biggest year-on-year move of the universities in Ireland in
the annual THE World University rankings, which aim to provide the
definitive list of the best universities in the world and is a vital
resource for students and academics helping them choose where to study
and work.
UL President Professor Kerstin Mey said: “Ranking in the top 500
universities in the world is a testament to the unwavering dedication
and commitment of our university community in the pursuit of excellence
and innovation. Together, we have forged a path of excellence and
innovation that propels us forward, shaping a brighter future for all.
In doing so, we have achieved a milestone that reflects the power of
collective effort and the limitless potential of University of
Limerick.
“Improving university world rankings holds immense significance for a
research-led institution committed to excellence, innovation, and
sustainability. These rankings are not just numbers or symbols of
prestige, they reflect a university’s global standing and its impact on
society."
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UL’s Vice President Global and Community Engagement, Professor Nigel
Healey, outlined the importance of being in the Top 500 best
universities in the world.
“Universities operate in a very crowded global environment. Almost 40%
of the world’s school leavers go to college. Estimates of the number of
universities vary from 21,000 (the number of accredited or recognised
higher education institutions according to UNESCO) up to 83,000," he
said.
“For UL, a research-led university that seeks to attract and inspire
the world’s brightest minds, being ranked in the Top 500 by the Times
Higher Education is an important milestone in consolidating our
presence amongst the world’s top universities,” Professor Healey added.
The methodology used for the 2024 rankings included significant updates
with the introduction of a wider range of bibliometric measures,
improving international metrics, and expanding the role for knowledge
transfer.