Accessing Reputation Datasets
The Reputation Datasets are based on the Global Reputation Surveys conducted by QS to be used in various rankings.
The following Reputation Datasets are available in the Institutional Performance section on the platform:
Academic Reputation Dataset
Employer Reputation Dataset
Selecting and Viewing Your Data
1. Choosing Datasets & Institutions
Dataset Selection
Use the top-left dropdown to pick your desired dataset.
Focus Institution
Select from institutions in your master peer list.
Switch to "Overview Mode" to view the entire dataset (clear any selections).
Some reports require you to select a focus institution and set of benchmark peers; otherwise, these may appear blank.
2. Setting Peer Lists
Peer Lists Options:
Master peer list (default)
Custom lists (user-created)
Institution-shared lists
QS pre-built lists
3. Segmentation
You can drill down in the Reputation Datasets Reports to filter and segment the nominations by:
Subject
Respondent Region
Understanding the Main Types of Analysis that can be performed in Reputation Datasets
Type of analysis | Purpose | Reports name(s) |
Top-down analysis | Big-picture overview | Index |
Bottom-up analysis | Institution detail, context of Benchmark Peers | Highlights, Methodology, Subjects, Regions |
Benchmark | Comparison with Benchmark Peers | Benchmark, Analytics |