Routledge Global Rankings and the Geopolitics of Higher Education

Global Rankings and the Geopolitics of Higher Education examines how university rankings have shaped higher education policy, institutional strategy, and public perception worldwide. This Routledge edited collection brings together leading experts to analyse the far-reaching consequences of ranking systems on academic institutions, governments, and society. The book is structured across four interconnected sections exploring the historical development of rankings, their influence on knowledge production and institutional behaviour, policy implications across different national contexts, and broader societal impacts. It provides essential insight into how competitive ranking frameworks have transformed higher education landscapes globally and influenced decision-making at institutional and policy levels. Scholars, policymakers, administrators, and researchers interested in understanding the complex relationship between rankings, institutional quality, and educational governance will find this comprehensive analysis invaluable for contextualising current debates in higher education reform and internationalisation.