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10 January 2024

Over the past 5 years, the presence of Transilvania University of Brașov in internationally recognized academic rankings has become more frequent. Consequently, the name of Transilvania University appears in honorable positions in rankings compiled by publications or institutions that assess the quality of educational and research activities at universities worldwide. QS World University Ranking, Best Global Universities, Times Higher Education World University Ranking, University Ranking by Academic Performance are just a few of the rankings where Transilvania University of Brașov is featured.

The indicators analyzed vary from one ranking to another but commonly include research activities, encompassing metrics like citation counts or the prestige of journals where research findings are published. In this regard, over the past five years, Transilvania University of Brașov has made significant progress. This is evidenced not only by the presence of our institution in these international rankings but also by the positions it holds, with Transilvania University either climbing or maintaining its standing within most international rankings.

The university's presence within international hierarchies not only brings recognition and prestige to the institution but also provides financial support. Thus, the position in the national meta-ranking, based on the international rankings, holds significant weight (45%) in calculating the funding allocated for scientific research, from the annual funding received from the Ministry of Education (amounting to 4.4 million lei in 2023). Moreover, last year, our institution received 500,000 lei from the Ministry for being listed in ”500 Shanghai Ranking”.

These achievements are also driven by internal programmes aimed at fostering research performance. For instance, at Transilvania University of Brașov, teaching staff and researchers who publish articles in prestigious journals receive a wage increase, and all employees receive financial support for disseminating research results at scientific events.

This year, too, we expect Transilvania University to climb to higher positions in international rankings where we are frequently featured and also possibly be included in new renowned international rankings.