Getting Started
Before you begin analyzing an institution from the Regional Rankings dataset, familiarize yourself with the key interface elements located at the top left of the screen:
Dataset Dropdown: Select the desired Dataset for analysis (in this example we are looking at the Regional Rankings dataset)
Region Dropdown: Choose the specific region to focus your analysis.
Focus Institution Dropdown: Pick the Institution you want to analyze. Only institutions included in the selected ranking will be available for selection, the others will be grayed out.
Once a Region and Focus Institution are selected, you will be able to access several Reports:
1. Index Report
Offers a top-down overview across all institutions ranked in your chosen subject.
Select Benchmark Peers from dropdown (Custom List, Master Peer List, QS Lists, regional/territorial lists).
Change the Benchmark Period as needed.
Use Values buttons to display data as Rank, Percentile, or Score.
Optionally group by rank or by change in ranking position.
2. Highlights Report
Provides detailed performance insights for a single institution within its peer context.
Distribution across all Indicators
Statistical measures: mean, median, max, quartiles from the peer list.
Time series charts comparing the focus institution with:
Benchmark Peers
Domestic Peers
Overall ranking changes over time
Focus Institution is highlighted with a bold, coloured line or marked with a dot.
3. Indicators Report
Allows in-depth analysis of individual ranking indicators for the Focus Institution.
Indicator map gives an overview of all Indicators.
Selection of an individual Indicator displays a detailed report, similar to Highlights.
Indicators and their weights adapt based on the selected ranking’s methodology.
4. Benchmark Report
Enables side-by-side comparison of your institution with others.
Compare against individual peers or entire peer lists.
Option to order your view (e.g., by score, rank, or other criteria).
5. Analytics Report
For advanced, in-depth analysis and data visualization.
Multiple visualization options:
Heat map
Scatter plot
Movement chart
List view
Overview of Controls and Customization
Depending on the content of the Report you will have access to some of the controls described below:
Control | Options |
Benchmark Peers | Custom lists, master peer list, QS lists, regions, sub-regions, territories |
Benchmark Period | Select different timeframes |
Values buttons | Ranks, percentiles, or scores |
Group by buttons | By rank or ranking movement |
Context | Show/ hide the other peers from the rankings/ Benchmark Peers list |
Zoom | Full range or focus on range of values of relevant Benchmark Peer List/ institution |
Shortcuts | Frequently used indicator pairs used in analysis |