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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Top universities in 55 subjects revealed
LONDON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the fourteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject: an independent comparative analysis of academic excellence featuring 1500+universities in 96 countries and territories across 55 disciplines. The QS rankings were consulted over 60 million times in 2023 on TopUniversities.com and referenced 124,000 times by worldwide media and institutions.
Countries with most top-10 entries in the rankings |
|||
Ranked Universities |
Ranked Entries |
Nº Top 10 entries |
|
United States |
213 |
3039 |
244 |
United Kingdom |
103 |
1569 |
148 |
Switzerland |
27 |
220 |
31 |
Singapore |
5 |
103 |
29 |
Australia |
36 |
797 |
17 |
Canada |
32 |
646 |
17 |
Netherlands |
21 |
328 |
13 |
China (Mainland) |
101 |
882 |
8 |
Italy |
56 |
577 |
8 |
Germany |
60 |
774 |
5 |
France |
73 |
516 |
5 |
Japan |
44 |
436 |
5 |
Global Highlights
- US universities lead in 32 subjects. Harvard University is the world’s strongest-performing institution, first in 19 disciplines. MIT follows, leading in 11 subjects.
- UK institutions lead 16 subjects. The University of Oxford tops four, followed by the University of Cambridge, UCL, Royal College of Art and Royal College of Music with two.
- Switzerland boasts the highest concentration of #1 entries (4) proportionally to its ranked universities. ETH Zurich leads in three subjects, making it Continental Europe’s strongest institution.
- Australia‘s Universities of Melbourne and Sydney boast the world’s most top-100 subjects, 53 and 52.
- France is the most internationally collaborative research hub, with 23 entries among the top-10 for International Research Network.
- Japan reverses more than five years of decline. 26% of its previously-ranked entries climb, 21% drop and 42% remain stable – an overall improvement of 5%.
- China is the third most represented country. It ranks in the top-10 for eight subjects. Tsinghua University achieves its three highest ranks, including top-performer, History of Art (5th).
- India‘s ranked entries and overall performance soared by 19% and 17%, respectively.
- Brazil is Latin America‘s most-represented country overall and among the top 100. Mexico boasts the region’s most top-20 entries (4).
- Saudi Arabia‘s KFUPM offers the Arab Region’s highest-ranked programmes, Petroleum Engineering (5th) and Mineral & Mining Engineering (8th).
- Africa‘s leader, Cape Town University, ranks 15th globally in Development Studies.
QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter said: With rising global inflation, geo-political instability and general elections in 50+ countries, supporting higher education and international student mobility has never been more critical as it drives innovation and societal advancement. QS’ largest ever-university comparative analysis highlights the importance of diversity, research partnerships, investment, and cross-border academic and industry collaborations.”
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barq and TerraPay Forge a Strategic Partnership
DUBAI, UAE, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — During the days of Seamless 2024 exhibition in Dubai, the fintech application barq and TerraPay, a global money movement company signed a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to provide fast and secure international money transfer services.
Mr. Ahmed Alenazi, CEO of barq, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are delighted to collaborate with TerraPay to enhance our international money transfer services. This alliance reflects our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.”
Ani Sane, Co-founder & Chief Business Officer – TerraPay, commented, “This partnership is not just another agreement; it is a testament to our commitment to supporting promising projects in Saudi Arabia like barq. Through this collaboration, we aim to deliver fast, efficient, and secure international money transfer services that adhere to global standards.”
Supported by TerraPay’s extensive global payments network, this agreement aligns with barq’s efforts to expand its service offerings, catering to customer needs and keeping pace with the growth of the fintech sector, both within and beyond the Kingdom.
barq received a license from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) in January of this year. Developed in Riyadh by Saudi talent, barq is expected to revolutionize the Kingdom’s fintech sector in the coming years. This is due to its unique services, secure payment methods, and the expertise of its team.
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Call for Projects: Over $3 Million Investment for International Audiovisual Contents at TCCF PITCHING 2024
TAIPEI, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is pleased to announce that the 5th Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) will take place from November 5th to 8th at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The “Project to Screen” section continues to invite international submissions, with expected total investment resources of over USD 3 million provided.
“Project to Screen”: Facilitating Production and Market Access
The “Project to Screen” section includes four categories: feature films, series, animation, and documentaries. Submissions open on June 3rd and will undergo evaluation by a panel of international juries. Selected entries will receive training resources and present proposals during TCCF, with accommodation subsidies offered. One outstanding project will be awarded the “Project to Screen: Best Project” award and a prize of USD 30,000.
All selected projects can apply for TAICCA’s “Creative Content Development Program (CCDP) – Development Fund” and “Taiwan’s International Co-funding Program 2.0 (TICP 2.0) Option 2″ within two years. The total funding surpasses USD 3 million, providing resources to advance project development and establish connections within the market. Both initiatives have helped build on success at the Berlinale and Cannes Film Festival in 2024, paving the way for high-quality works with international marketability.
TCCF 2024 continues to collaborate with international festivals, markets, and organizations to promote audiovisual works and talents to the European and global markets. One project selected by Series Mania is invited to participate in the 2025 event. The BIFAN NAFF Project Market, Focus Asia-All Genres Market, and the MIFFest Project Market will also select project proposals from TCCF to participate in upcoming events.
TCCF award winners are making significant impacts and gaining recognition at prestigious film festivals and markets. The documentary “After the Snowmelt,” winner of the “TAICCA X CNC AWARD” in TCCF 2023, has since been selected to multiple international film festivals, including Visions du Réel in Switzerland, Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea, Trento Film Festival in Italy, and Millennium Docs Against Gravity in Poland, showcasing Taiwan’s cultural and content strengths on the global stage.
Aside from projects selected from the TCCF Project to Screen open call, ones from TAICCA’s workshop in collaboration with “Festival des 3 Continents / Produire au Sud,” “Series Mania Institute,” and audiovisual professionals from South Korea, will also be presented in respected pitching sessions.
“Story to Screen” Sessions: Showcase of Adaptation Potential for Industry Buyers
Another section of TCCF PITCHING “Story to Screen” recommends story IPs with adaptation potential, including fiction and non-fiction, comics, and original story concepts. Along with “Shoot the Book! TCCF” session – a collaboration with SCELF, “Story to Screen” will present Taiwanese and French stories with marketability to domestic and international buyers and professionals, aiming to facilitate adaptations, foster collaborations, and expand the reach of compelling narratives.
Elevating Taiwan’s Creative Industry: TAICCA Pioneers Collaboration and Funding
Homme TSAI, TAICCA’s chairman, emphasized the agency’s commitment to enhancing Taiwan’s creative industry. To further support the cultural investment environment, that was made favorable following the amendment regarding the Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries Act, TAICCA has collaborated with leading domestic telecommunication and technology companies, including ASUS and ADATA, as well as international creative content companies such as CJ ENM Hong Kong and Warner Bros. Discovery Group, to establish funds, laying the groundwork for producing high-quality works with global appeal.
TCCF is a major annual event in the Asian creative content industry, attracting buyers and sellers internationally to converge and engage in networking and commercial negotiations. Divided into three main sections — PITCHING, MARKET, and FORUM — TCCF aims to promote exceptional works with marketability and international influence, while actively fostering opportunities for transmedia content development, investment, sales, and distribution.
TCCF PITCHING “Project to Screen” 2024 Important Dates
June 03 – July 31: Open call and submission.
Early September: Announcement for selected projects/stories.
Please refer to the official website (https://www.tccf.tw/en/home) for the announcement of the call for projects.
About TAICCA (https://en.taicca.tw/)
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), established in June 2019 and supported by the Ministry of Culture, is a professional intermediary organization working to promote the development of Taiwan’s content industries including film and TV, publishing, pop music, ACG, and more.
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