The Future Student Podcast15 Dec 2024

Beyond the Numbers: Demystifying Uni Rankings (and How To Use Them)

In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, we dive headfirst into the world of university rankings. Joining Rob Malicki is Chris Strods, a Senior Insights Specialist from QS – the global organisation behind one of the most trusted university ranking systems. Together, they unpack how rankings work, what they measure, and how you can use them to make smarter choices about where to study.

But it’s not just about the numbers. Chris shares his own uni journey, from studying computer science and social sciences at RMIT to becoming an expert in higher education insights. With relatable stories, including his nostalgic (and hilarious) tale of a long-lost library book, Chris breaks down the realities of how rankings fit into the bigger picture of choosing a university.

Learn why rankings are a great starting point but shouldn’t be your only guide, and discover how QS’s subject and sustainability rankings can help you zero in on what truly matters – whether it’s academic excellence, campus life, or finding a uni that aligns with your values.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠ - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free.

Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, ⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠ is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university.

Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and we’ve supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.

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