Evaluation Methodology
Learn about the criteria and processes we use to evaluate the academic excellence of universities in Latin America in an objective and transparent manner.
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Last UpdateOur Methodology
The Grana Ranking Global ranking evaluates the comprehensive academic excellence of universities in Latin America through a system of 10 weighted criteria that encompass everything from social impact to research quality and educational infrastructure.
Objectivity
We use verifiable data and quantifiable metrics to ensure impartial and consistent evaluations.
Transparency
Our methodology is completely open and documented, allowing for verification and understanding of our processes. Methodology is fully documented and open to public and academic scrutiny.
Regional Context
We consider the specific challenges and particularities of the Latin American educational context.
Evaluation Criteria
Our 10 criteria are organized into categories that encompass all aspects of university academic excellence.
Social Impact
Social Impact of Training
15.0%Evaluates how the academic program influences society, analyzing the alignment between content, mission, and program obj...
Research
Research Outcomes Linked to Training
15.0%Measures the program's success in terms of research, assessing the quantity and quality of supervised theses, participat...
Faculty
Professors Linked to Training
15.0%Examines the quality and impact of the faculty, considering recognition received, achievements as teachers and researche...
Students
Admission, Retention, and Graduation Efficiency in Training
10.0%Analyzes the admission process and student performance, examining equity in access, academic support, and efficiency in ...
Curriculum
Relevance of the Educational Model and Curriculum Structure
10.0%Evaluates how the educational model and curriculum align with objectives and field needs, including their updating and c...
Methodology
Learning Methodological Strategies in Training Processes
10.0%Measures the effectiveness of teaching methodologies, evaluating whether the strategies meet the objectives of the curri...
Infrastructure
Infrastructure, Equipment, Technologies, and Bibliography in Training
10.0%Examines the available physical and technological resources, analyzing whether facilities, equipment, and technology are...
Outreach
Impact of Extension, Outreach, and Dissemination Activities in Training
5.0%Measures how extension and outreach activities contribute to the program, assessing the recognition of these activities ...
International
International Recognition of Training
5.0%Analyzes the program's prestige at the international level, considering the recognition of graduates abroad, internation...
Administration
Impact on the Relevance of Regulations, Administration, and Finance as Enablers in Training
5.0%Evaluates how policies, administration, and financial management support the program's operation, including quality cert...
Process
Our evaluation process follows a rigorous 5-stage protocol that ensures the quality, objectivity, and transparency of the results. Each stage is reviewed and validated by experts in higher education, ensuring that all universities are evaluated fairly and equitably.
Data Collection
Data collection is conducted through surveys, interviews, and document analysis, ensuring that the information is complete and accurate. Additionally, it includes obtaining official and verified information from universities.
Validation
Data validation is carried out through review and comparison with external sources, ensuring the reliability, quality, consistency, and accuracy of the information used in the evaluation.
Calculation
The calculation of results is performed using a statistical model that weights each evaluation criterion, ensuring that the academic quality of each university is fairly reflected.
Review
The review of results is carried out through an internal audit process and validation by a committee of independent experts, ensuring that all data and calculations are accurate and properly documented.
Publication
Once the evaluation process is completed, the results are published transparently, allowing access to all information used and the criteria applied.
Quality Assurance
Data Verification
We implement a quality management system that includes periodic reviews, updates to our methodology, and cross-validation from multiple sources, ensuring that relevance, accuracy, and reliability are maintained in our evaluations.
Expert Review
The evaluation results are reviewed by a panel of independent academic experts in higher education, who contribute their knowledge and experience to validate the findings, review the methodology, and ensure the quality of the process.
Transparency
Our methodology is completely open and documented, allowing for verification and understanding of our processes. Methodology is fully documented and open to public and academic scrutiny.
Continuous Update
We are committed to regularly reviewing and updating our methodology, incorporating new research, best practices, and advances in educational evaluation, as well as feedback from participants in the evaluation process.
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