VSB – Technical University of Ostrava is included in a number of prestigious international rankings which assess and compare institutions of tertiary education. The rankings are compiled on the basis of fixed criteria and indicators. Some of the rankings only work with data available from databases such as the Web of Science or Scopus, others require university data or data taken from academic or employer surveys. The areas which are evaluated most often include the quality of teaching, internationalisation, research performance, including the publication of high-quality scientific papers and citations, or cooperation with the industrial sector.
International Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
On 9 October 2024, the Times Higher Education published its THE World University Rankings 2025, collecting data from 2,860 institutions. Of these, 2,092 universities met the criteria to be included in the final rankings, 188 more institutions than last year.
In the Czech Republic, 17 universities were included in the rankings, one fewer than last year. VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, along with four other Czech universities (Mendel University in Brno, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, and University of West Bohemia), shared a ranking in the 1201st-1500th range, maintaining its position from the previous year.
VSB-TUO performed best in the "research environment" category, ranking 830th globally, and saw an improvement in "internationalisation," where it ranked 846th, climbing 46 places.
The rankings are based on a methodology updated in 2023, which assesses universities on 18 indicators grouped into five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and internationalisation.
Source
The complete results list is available here.
On the Times Higher Education website you can find the profile of VSB - Technical University Ostrava.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has once again been ranked among the world’s universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, marking its seventh appearance in this prestigious global ranking.
The latest edition of the ranking, published by THE on 18 June 2025, includes 2,318 universities from 130 countries - an increase of 355 institutions compared to last year.
Among Czech universities, 13 institutions were included in the overall ranking, which is three more than in the previous year. Newly ranked this year are Brno University of Technology, the Technical University of Liberec, and Tomas Bata University in Zlín.
Published annually since 2019, the THE Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals, developed in cooperation with all UN member states, representatives from the private sector, academia, and civil society, provide a strategic framework for sustainable development from 2015 to 2030.
VSB-TUO’s placement
This year, VSB-TUO participated in eight SDG categories and was newly evaluated in SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, where it ranked in the 101–200 band. Within the Czech Republic, it shared the top position in this category with the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and Masaryk University.
VSB-TUO achieved its most notable success in SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, ranking 71st out of 1,181 participating universities. This placement puts VSB-TUO among the global top 100 institutions making significant contributions to sustainable energy solutions. Nationally, VSB-TUO secured the top spot in this category, followed by Masaryk University, the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Brno University of Technology, the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, and the University of Ostrava.
Another major improvement was achieved in SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, where VSB-TUO advanced from the 201–300 band last year to the 101–200 band this year, earning the highest position among Czech universities in this area.
In SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals, the University moved up significantly to the 301–400 band (from 601–800 last year).
In SDG 4 Quality Education,VSB-TUO maintained its placement in the 401–600 band, as it did in SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (601–800 band), and SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (401–600 band).
In most evaluated areas, VSB-TUO either improved or maintained its position. A slight decline was recorded only in SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth.
In the overall ranking, calculated from the University’s three strongest SDGs plus the compulsory SDG 17, VSB-TUO improved its placement from 601–800 last year to 401–600 this year.
VSB-TUO’s results in THE Impact Rankings 2025
- Overall Ranking: 401–600
- SDG 4 Quality Education: 401–600
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation: 101–200
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy: 71
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth: 301–400
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: 601–800
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities: 101–200
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: 401–600
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals: 301–400
VSB-TUO’s continued presence in international sustainability rankings can be seen as a significant achievement, reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development.
The complete results of the THE Impact Rankings 2025 are available here.
Times Higher Education Emerging Economies
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has been included in the Times Higher Education regional ranking of Emerging Economies. The latest edition of THE Emerging Economies 2022 was published on 19th October 2021 and VSB-TUO was placed in the shared position 401-500, which is the same as last year.
This evaluation focuses on higher education institutions from emerging economies (see a list of countries included below). The evaluation methodology used is based on the same 13 indicators as the THE World University Rankings, with the weight of individual indicators being adjusted. For example, more emphasis is placed on internationalisation and the transfer of knowledge and technology, whereas citations are given less importance.
Advanced emerging:
Brazil, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Secondary emerging:
Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Frontier:
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Bulgaria, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Ghana, Iceland, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tunisia, Vietnam
QS World University Rankings
The results of the QS World University Rankings 2026 were released on 19 June 2025. This edition evaluated over 8,467 universities from 106 countries, of which 1,501 were included in the final rankings.
In the Czech Republic, 16 universities are included in the rankings, the same number as the previous year. VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) maintained its position, ranked between 1001st and 1200th.
The universities are evaluated according to the QS methodology based on 9 key indicators (expanded by three new indicators in 2023, QS WUR 2024, - Sustainability, Employability and International Research Network = IRN Index).
| INDICATOR | WEIGHT |
| Academic Reputation | 30% |
| Employer Reputation | 15% |
| Faculty Student Ratio | 10% |
| Citations per Faculty | 20% |
| International Faculty Ratio | 5% |
| International Student Ratio | 5% |
| International Research Network | 5% |
| Employment Outcomes | 5% |
| Sustainability | 5% |
VSB-TUO´s results in QS WUR 2026
VSB-TUO ranked jointly in 9th place among Czech universities, alongside the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice and the University of Hradec Králové, placing in the 1001–1200 band globally.
Among the 16 Czech universities ranked, VSB-TUO performed best in the Employer Reputation category, where it scored 21.5 points, ranking 5th nationally and 614th globally. This indicator, which carries a weight of 15%, assesses the university’s reputation and its study programmes among employers. It is measured through an international employer survey and plays a key role in evaluating graduate employability.
The VSB-TUO’s highest score, 56.9, was achieved in the International Research Network category (5.0% weight). This metric evaluates the university’s success in establishing and maintaining international research partnerships. It measures the diversity and breadth of the research network based on the number of different countries represented by partners and whether these partnerships are sustained and repeated. Only long-term partnerships that have resulted in at least three joint publications over five years are considered.
In the monitored categories of International Students (5.0% weight) and International Student Diversity (0% weight - unweighted indicator), VSB-TUO ranked among the top 500 universities worldwide.
The full QS World University Rankings 2026 results list is available here.
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
VSB-TUO has secured a place in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025. This third edition of the ranking, focusing on universities' sustainable development efforts, was published on 10 December 2024.
The latest edition of the ranking features 1,744 universities, marking an increase of 341 compared to the previous year. To qualify for inclusion in the QS Sustainability Rankings, institutions must be eligible for QS World University Rankings, QS Rankings by Region or QS Rankings by Subject. Additionally, the sustainability metric, accounting for 5% of the overall ranking, has been integrated into the QS World University Rankings methodology since 2023 (QS WUR 2024).
Universities are evaluated in three main categories, within which 9 thematic indicators consisting of 52 metrics are monitored.
- Environmental Impact (45%): Environmental Education (17%), Environmental Research (13%), Environmental Sustainability (15%);
- Social Impact (45%): Employability and Opportunities (11%), Equality (12%), Health and Wellbeing (5%), Impact of Education (7%), Knowledge Exchange (10%);
- Governance (10%): Good Governance (10%).
Within the Czech Republic, 12 universities have earned placement in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, representing a rise of 2 from the preceding year.
VSB-TUO ranked 840th in the overall ranking (compared to 841st–860th last year). The University achieved its best result in the global ranking in the Governance category, where it jumped from last year’s 603rd position to 435th this year. In Europe, it holds the 200th position among 556 evaluated universities. This category assesses how universities apply principles of leadership and decision-making based on transparency, democracy, and inclusion.
In the Environmental Impact category, which evaluates universities' contributions to a sustainable future through their activities in environmental research, education, and operations, VSB-TUO ranked 806th.
In the Social Impact category, VSB-TUO maintained its position of 1001+ from last year. This area considers initiatives focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as knowledge sharing (for example, through building partnerships).
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Category |
Lens |
Indicator |
Weight |
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(45 %) |
(17 %) |
10% |
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EE2 - Alumni Impact for Environmental Sustainability - Public and Third Sector |
4% |
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3% |
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(13 %) |
9% |
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1% |
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ER3 - Research Center with an Environmental Sustainability Focus |
2% |
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1% |
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Environmental Sustainability (15 %) |
5% |
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1% |
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2% |
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ES4 - Publicly available strategy or policy on sustainable procurement and investment |
1% |
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ES5 - Student Society focused on Environmental Sustainability |
1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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(45 %) |
Employability and Opportunities (11 %) |
3% |
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EO2 - Research Impact on SDGs for Employment and Opportunities |
4% |
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1% |
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2% |
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1% |
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(12 %) |
4% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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2% |
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1% |
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1% |
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(5 %) |
3% |
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1% |
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1% |
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(7 %) |
3% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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(10 %) |
6% |
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1% |
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2% |
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1% |
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(10 %) |
(10 %) |
1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
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1% |
Source: QS Sustainability Rankings
QS World University Rankings: Europe
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British company that is the world's leading provider of services, analysis and insight into the global higher education sector, published on 10 July 2024, the 2nd edition of the regional QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025 (formerly QS EECA) featuring 684 universities from 42 countries/territories.
The ranking includes 17 Czech universities, as in the previous year. Universities from the Czech Republic, together with universities from Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine, are included in the QS Eastern Europe sub-regional ranking. VSB - Technical University of Ostrava has slightly improved its overall position this year, with a score of 20.2, ranking 381st in Europe (385th last year), 34th in Eastern Europe and 9th in the Czech Republic.
This regional ranking QS Europe assesses universities according to 12 indicators:
- Academic Reputation (30%)
- Employer Reputation (15%)
- Faculty Student Ratio (5%)
- International Research Network (10%)
- Citations per Paper (10%)
- Papers Per Faculty (5%)
- International Faculty (5%)
- International Students (5%)
- Inbound Exchange Student (2.5%)
- Outbound Exchange Students (2.5%)
- Sustainability (5%)
- Employment Outcomes (5%)
The full list of QS WUR Europe 2025 results is available here.
The Center for World University Rankings
In 2025, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) once again secured a place in the international rankings by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Amongst a total of 21,462 assessed universities (496 more than the previous year), our University's positioning in this ranking marks a significant achievement, as only the top 2000 universities were included.
CWUR, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, has been publishing global university rankings since 2012. Their methodology emphasises quality of education (25%), alumni employment (25%), quality of faculty (10%), and research performance (40%). Unlike some other rankings, CWUR primarily uses data from the Clarivate Analytics database without relying on surveys and university data submissions.
This year´s ranking features 11 Czech universities, the same number as in 2024. Notably, VSB-TUO leads amongst Czech universities in the Employability category, securing a global rank of 793. Charles University, globally ranked 1289, is the only other institution besides VSB-TUO to join this category from the Czech Republic.
For more details, you can access the CWUR 2025 results here.
CWTS Leiden Ranking
On 3 July 2024, the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands published the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2024, which compares the scientific performance of 1,506 universities (1,411 last year) from 72 countries. This ranking features universities that have produced at least 800 publications indexed in Web of Science in the period 2019 - 2022. Only so-called core publications, publications in international scientific journals, are counted. Also, only research and review articles are taken into account; other types of publications are not considered. In addition, publications produced in collaboration are counted fractionally.
Nine domestic universities appeared on the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2024 list, the same number as in the previous year (in alphabetical order): Brno University of Technology, Charles University, Masaryk University, Palacký University Olomouc, the Czech Technical University in Prague, the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, and VSB - Technical University Ostrava.
This ranking assesses 4 main areas: Scientific Impact, International Collaboration, Open Access and Gender, and provides statistics not only at the level of science as a whole, but also at the level of the 5 main fields of science:
- Biomedical and Health Sciences,
- Life and Earth Sciences,
- Mathematics and Computer Science,
- Physical Sciences and Engineering,
- Social Sciences and Humanities.
The authors of the rankings do not attempt to produce a universal ranking, but instead offer the possibility to compile a ranking according to different indicators. The ranking offers the possibility of a more detailed selection of parameters and therefore there are several versions of the final ranking. Unlike other rankings, academic reputation or teaching quality is not assessed and data from universities is not required.
The CWTS Leiden Ranking 2024 results:
https://www.leidenranking.com/ranking/2024/list
CWTS Leiden Ranking 2011/2012-2024 results available for download:
https://www.leidenranking.com/downloads