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 |
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 ranks, percentiles, or scores.
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.
Key insights on reputation
Statistical measures: mean, median, max, quartiles from the peer list.
Nomination counts breakdown by:
Respondent profile
Subject
Geography
Similar institutions
Focus Institution is highlighted with a bold, coloured line or marked with a dot.
3. Methodology
Walks you step by step through the process of summing up the unique respondents used in the Rankings analysis
4. Subjects Report
Multiple sub-reports available:
Subject Grid
Subject Tree Map
Subject Columns
Subject Landscape
5. Regions Report
Multiple sub-reports available
Regional Treemap
Regional Columns
World Map
Globe
6. Benchmark Report
Enables side-by-side comparison of your institution with others.
Compare against individual peers or entire peer lists.
Zoom
Zoom Off: chart shows the entire range of data points.
Zoom On: chart automatically focuses on the narrower, selected dataset range for clearer, more detailed analysis of selected Benchmark Peers.
7. Analytics Report
For advanced, in-depth analysis and data visualization.
Multiple visualization options:
Heat map
Similar nominations
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 |