Studocu World University Ranking 2023
The First University Ranking by Students, for Students.
Discover the top 15 universities per region according to 72,340 Studocu users
| rank | University | Country | net promoter score |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ultimate Medical Academy | US | 96 |
2 | The Pennsylvania State University | US | 89 |
3 | University of Iowa | US | 85 |
4 | Louisiana State University | US | 83 |
5 | Tarrant County College | US | 82 |
6 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | US | 81 |
7 | University of the People | US | 80 |
8 | University of Alabama | US | 80 |
9 | Capella University | US | 79 |
10 | Southern New Hampshire University | US | 78 |
11 | Western Governors University | US | 77 |
12 | Valencia College | US | 75 |
13 | University of Pennsylvania | US | 73 |
14 | Stanford University | US | 73 |
15 | Grand Canyon University | US | 72 |
*Universities rated by at least 10 Studocu users. Interested in the full dataset including the responses of 75,585 students and about 2,001 universities? Contact us!
About the Studocu World University Ranking
With our World University Ranking, Studocu gives students back their voice by asking them to rate the universities they attend or recently graduated from. In a survey, Studocu users were asked to rate their universities on a scale of 0-10 (0 being the lowest, 10 being the highest) on 15 categories.
Food
How would you rate the quality and range of food choices available on campus? Does your university offer enough choice for people with dietary restrictions?
Quality of Life
Does your university offer high-quality facilities and a comfortable atmosphere? Does your university offer what you need to be happy there?
Dating Scene
Does your university have a thriving dating scene?
Studying Remotely
Does your university offer sufficient facilities to follow classes online? Is it easy to contact your teachers/professors remotely?
Safety
Does your university take the right safety measures to ensure you feel safe on campus?
Sports Culture
Does your university have a tangible culture around team sports like football, basketball, etc.?
Quality of Courses
Are you satisfied with the courses offered by your school? Are the courses offered challenging enough? Are you satisfied with the quality of professors, their teaching methods and course material?
(On-Campus) Housing
Does your university offer enough support in finding (on-campus) housing? Are the accommodations offered or recommended clean and well-maintained?
Location
Is your university located in a covetable location? Is your university easily accessible by public transportation?
Facilities & Common Areas
Are common areas, sport facilities and dorms clean and comfortable?
Academic Reputation and Job Opportunities
Do employers proactively recruit graduates from your school? Is your school effectively helping you to develop a career path?
Fraternities, Social Clubs and Student Associations
Does your university have sororities, fraternities and special interest clubs? Do these (if any) offer a range of activities to participate in?
Accessibility for Disabled Students
Does your university take enough measures to make all classrooms, facilities and stadiums accessible to disabled students?
Financial Aid
Does your university offer enough financial aid to students who aren’t eligible for a scholarship?
Diversity & Inclusivity
Does your university take enough measures to make everyone feel included regardless of race, ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, etc.?
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
In the last question we asked Studocu users how likely they are to recommend the university they attend(ed) to their friends and family. In our opinion, this is one of the most valuable insights to share with upcoming students who are about to choose a university. After all, who better than the students themselves can share unique insights into their study experience? We used the average score on this question to calculate the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Being a website by students, for students, we want to offer current students the opportunity to share an honest opinion about their university with upcoming students. This way current students can help future students make an informed decision on what university to choose to have the student life they’ve always dreamt of.
Methodology
Between August 31 and November 18 we asked students with a Studocu account to answer our University Ranking questionnaire about the university they’re registered with on Studocu. In total we collected 75,585 responses and about 2,001 institutions. After cleaning and organizing the data we excluded universities for which we received less than 10 responses. This led to a dataset consisting of 1,308 universities rated by almost 72,340 Studocu users.
Although this ranking is not based on a representative data sample, we do believe that this dataset provides a unique view on universities: the students’ view. While many university rankings compare universities by the amount of money invested in research or the number of articles published, we offer a view from the inside. This dataset shows what it is like to study at a university based on students’ experiences. A perspective that’s different from others, and significantly relevant for future students who want to choose a university based on insides shared by their peers.
About Studocu
Our mission is to empower everyone to excel at their studies by providing the best tools to study more efficiently.
Students share their study materials that are organised by module or by book. We set this knowledge free by offering every student the opportunity to view and download the materials of their peers.
Adding the World University Ranking to our platform, we now help students prior to their studies by offering them the chance to make a solid decision when choosing a university based on honest opinions of their fellow students.