The ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, is one of the most renowned global rankings, created in 2003 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It assesses universities with a focus on academic excellence and research, using objective criteria such as Nobel Prizes, articles published in high-impact journals like Nature and Science, and academic output indexed in recognized databases. It is respected for its transparency and for not relying on opinion surveys.
