Frequently Asked Questions

Grana Global Ranking is a comprehensive system for evaluating and ranking universities in Latin America using 10 objective and transparent criteria to measure educational quality, research, social impact, and academic excellence of higher education institutions.

Our goal is to provide reliable and updated information to help students, families, institutions, and governments make informed decisions about higher education.

The ranking is updated annually, with the official publication taking place every October. Throughout the year, we conduct a continuous process of data collection and verification that includes:

• Institutional data collection (January-April)
• Verification and validation (May-July)
• Analysis and calculations (August-September)
• Publication and dissemination (October)

We currently evaluate universities from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. We are working to expand our coverage to other countries in the region.

Our 10 evaluation criteria are: Academic Quality (15%), Research and Innovation (15%), Employability (12%), Infrastructure (10%), Internationalization (10%), Social Responsibility (10%), Diversity and Inclusion (8%), Sustainability (8%), Pedagogical Innovation (7%), Regional Impact (5%).

1. Academic Quality (15%) - Excellence in educational programs
2. Research and Innovation (15%) - Scientific production and technological development
3. Employability (12%) - Job placement of graduates
4. Infrastructure (10%) - Facilities and physical resources
5. Internationalization (10%) - International projection and collaboration
6. Social Responsibility (10%) - Commitment to the community
7. Diversity and Inclusion (8%) - Equity and accessibility
8. Sustainability (8%) - Responsible environmental practices
9. Pedagogical Innovation (7%) - Advanced educational methodologies
10. Regional Impact (5%) - Contribution to local development

The weights were determined through a rigorous process that included expert consultation, comparative analysis of international methodologies, consideration of the regional context, and statistical validation. We prioritize academic quality and research as fundamental pillars, followed by employability as an indicator of practical relevance.

• Expert Consultation: Panel of 50+ academics and higher education professionals
• Comparative Analysis: Study of international methodologies (QS, THE, ARWU)
• Regional Context: Consideration of the specific needs of Latin America
• Statistical Validation: Correlation and consistency tests

The final score is calculated using a weighted formula:

Each criterion is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 10, and the final result is presented on a scale of 0 to 100 points.

Example:

• Academic Quality: 8.5 × 0.15 = 1.275
• Research: 7.8 × 0.15 = 1.170
• Employability: 9.2 × 0.12 = 1.104
• Infrastructure: 8.0 × 0.10 = 0.800
• Internationalization: 7.5 × 0.10 = 0.750
• Social Responsibility: 8.3 × 0.10 = 0.830
• Diversity and Inclusion: 7.9 × 0.08 = 0.632
• Sustainability: 8.1 × 0.08 = 0.648
• Pedagogical Innovation: 7.7 × 0.07 = 0.539
• Regional Impact: 8.4 × 0.05 = 0.420
• Total: 82.3 points

Yes, we have a formal appeal process that allows universities to:

1. Request a review (30 days): After the ranking publication
2. Submit evidence: Documentation supporting the requested correction
3. Independent evaluation: External committee reviews the appeal
4. Resolution (60 days): Final decision and, if applicable, public correction

Appeals must be based on factual or methodological errors, not disagreement with the general methodology.

We use multiple data sources to ensure accuracy and objectivity:

All data undergoes cross-verification and validation before being included in the ranking.

We implement rigorous quality controls:

• Data verification: Cross-validation with multiple sources
• External audit: Independent review by a specialized firm
• Transparency: Methodology and data publicly available
• Temporal consistency: Analysis of trends and atypical changes
• Peer review: Evaluation by an international academic committee

Additionally, we publish an annual methodology report with full process details.

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