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
Academic Ranking of World Universities
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has been ranked in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the Shanghai Ranking
In the latest edition of the Shanghai Ranking, published on 15th August 2022, VSB-TUO ranks 901–1000. Within the Czech Republic, 8 universities made it into the top 1 000, which is one more than last year.
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is the oldest international ranking of universities in the world. It was first published in 2003 by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and has been compiled by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy since 2009. It focuses mainly on the science and research performance of the institutions which it evaluates according to six indicators. These include the number of articles published in the journals Nature and Science, the citation impact of publications, the number of alumni winning the Nobel Prize or the Fields Medal. It also tracks university staff with similar awards and assesses the number of Highly Cited Researchers associated with the institution.
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 appeared for the sixth time in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess and compare universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The overall ranking of the 2024 THE Impact Rankings edition includes 1,963 universities from 125 countries and regions, which is 372 more institutions than in the previous year. Within the Czech Republic, 10 universities were included in the overall assessment, i.e. two more institutions than in 2023. The newcomers are the University of Ostrava and Mendel University in Brno.
VSB-TUO participated in 7 areas, and made it into the top 200 in the category of SDG7 Affordable and Clean Energy. This also ranks VSB-TUO in first place within the Czech Republic. The ranking focuses not only on energy research but also on the universities’ social commitment to inform the general public about energy efficiency and clean and affordable energy. VSB-TUO is also among the top 300 in SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, which measures universities’ research on sustainability, their role as custodians of arts and heritage and their internal approaches to sustainability. It also made a significant improvement in SDG 4 Quality Education, rising from last year's position of 801st - 1000th to 401st - 600th.
In the overall ranking, which consists of the three best rated SDGs + the compulsory SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), VSB-TUO has been placed in the shared position 601 - 800.
The placement of VSB-TUO in the international rankings of sustainable development can be considered a success, as it reflects the attention that our University directs towards the issue of social responsibility and sustainability.
OVERALL: 601 - 800
SDG 4 QUALITY EDUCATION: 401 - 600
SDG 7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY: 101 - 200
SDG8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: 201 - 300
SDG 9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE: 601 - 800
SDG 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES: 201 - 300
SDG 16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS: 401 - 600
SDG 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS: 601 - 800
The full THE Impact Rankings 2024 results list is 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
On 4 June 2024, the 21st edition of the QS World University Rankings 2025 was published, analysing a total of 5,663 universities (2,963 last year) from 106 countries. There are 1,503 universities on the list (1,499 last year), making it the most comprehensive ranking to date.
Within the Czech Republic, 16 universities appear in the ranking, the same as in the previous year. VSB - Technical University of Ostrava maintained the same position this year as last year and is ranked 1001st-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 | CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS |
| Academic Reputation | 30% | 10% deducted |
| Employer Reputation | 15% | 5% added |
| Faculty Student Ratio | 10% | 10% deducted |
| Citations per Faculty | 20% | no change |
| International Faculty Ratio | 5% | no change |
| International Student Ratio | 5% | No change |
| International Research Network | 5% | new from 2023 |
| Employment Outcomes | 5% | new from 2023 |
| Sustainability | 5% | new from 2023 |
The full QS World University Rankings 2025 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 %) |
1% |
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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 2024, VSB-TUO once again secured a place in the international rankings by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Amongst a total of 20,966 assessed universities (435 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.
The ranking features only 11 Czech universities, which is the same number as in 2023. Notably, VSB-TUO leads amongst Czech universities in the Alumni Employment category, securing a global rank of 792. Charles University, globally ranked 1298, is the only other institution besides VSB-TUO to join this category from the Czech Republic.
For further details, the CWUR 2024 results can be accessed 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