Thank you. I know that the real talent is the most important thing. But, when it comes to applying jobs, usually those who've graduated from a well recognized university with a good global rank, gets more attention. Am I wrong?... I meant, would I miss opportunities due to the lower ranking of the university?Greg Bernhardt said:
It's all probability. Bigger universities have more resources, connections and generally better staff, however like I said, there are hordes of extremely successful people out there who either went to a "lesser" named school or didn't even go to university. Go to the place you feel the most confident and comfortable in. The rest is up to you in studying and generating ambition.HyperTechno said:
May be I'm going a bit off the topic. But as you are an adult and an experienced person, I like to have some advice from you. I have two options . One is attending a Local university(globally ranked at 6977). Other is going abroad for higher education, in my case, Japan. The advantage of the local university is that I can afford the entire course fee without doing a part time job. So I can have a lot of time to studies. If I go to Japan, I get the chance to study from highly recognized universities, which are ranked much higher than the local university that I've state about. But then, I can only afford the initial costs. I definitely have to do a part time job, 28 hours a week to pay for the tuition, books, living, and other general needs. (may be I get the chance to work more time on vacations). I'm afraid that I won't find sufficient time for studies, that I won't be able to complete my studies successfully, as I've to work while studying. What kind of advice you can give to me, what's the most convenient thing that you think I should be doing?. Thank you so much!Greg Bernhardt said:
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University rankings are determined by various factors such as research output, faculty-to-student ratio, international diversity, and reputation among academics and employers. Different ranking organizations may use different criteria and weighting systems, so it's important to understand the methodology behind each ranking.
The most influential university ranking is often considered to be the QS World University Rankings, which is based on six indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio. However, other rankings such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the Shanghai Ranking also carry significant weight.
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University rankings should not be the sole factor in choosing a university. While they can provide valuable information, it's important to also consider factors such as program offerings, location, cost, and personal preferences. It's also important to remember that rankings can be subjective and may not necessarily reflect the overall quality of a university.
