Prestigious International Awards for the Budapest Metropolitan University This Autumn QS Star Ranking and Reimagine Education Shortlist

The Budapest Metropolitan University’s (METU) innovations in education have earned one of the world’s most prestigious higher education organization’s recognition. METU successfully completed the QS Stars higher education qualification and based on the results, Budapest Metropolitan University received a 4-star rating out of the maximum possible 5 and received the highest 5-star rating in the field of internationalization. With this, the university confirmed its commitment to achieving the highest possible academic results.

The Budapest Metropolitan University’s (METU) innovations in education have earned one of the world’s most prestigious higher education organization’s recognition. METU successfully completed the QS Stars higher education qualification and based on the results, Budapest Metropolitan University received a 4-star rating out of the maximum possible 5 and received the highest 5-star rating in the field of internationalization. With this, the university confirmed its commitment to achieving the highest possible academic results.

About the QS Stars Rating System

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is a British company specialising in the analysis of higher education institutions around the world. The company was founded in 1990 by Nunzio Quacquarelli. The QS World University Rankings is one of the three most influential university rankings globally along with the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

QS Stars is a voluntary university certification system designed to help students choose the most suitable higher education institution for them by ranking universities based on topics they deem important. All applicant institutions are awarded 0 to 5 stars in at least 8 of the 13 key categories.

4 stars for the Budapest Metropolitan University

During the QS Stars evaluation process, METU received 5 stars, the highest QS rating, for its outstanding achievements in internationalization. The university was also awarded 4 stars in the areas of education, employability, and inclusion, while its achievements in infrastructure, arts & culture, and academic development received 3 stars from the prestigious company. These ratings not only demonstrate that METU is now one of the most recognized institutions internationally but also provide deeper insight into its strengths and weaknesses in the selected categories. 

“This acknowledgment is yet another indication that our unique teaching methods, the up-to-date practical knowledge we pass on to our students, and our place within the international community are key to making METU the top private university in Central and Eastern Europe. I am proud to be attending the upcoming QS Stars Award Ceremony at the QS Higher Ed Summit, where our university’s achievements will be recognized,” said Prof. Dr. György Kocziszky, METU’s Rector.

myBRAND, a unique teaching method, is shortlisted 

The Budapest Metropolitan University’s teaching method, myBRAND, was shortlisted in the QS Reimagine Education competition. This innovation award recognizes the methods that higher education institutions apply to help students improve their learning outcomes and have a higher chance of success in the job market after graduating. As a result of its outstanding achievements, myBRAND became one of 360 shortlisted candidates out of a total of 1,200 that applied. The awards ceremony will take place at the QS Reimagine Education Conference in Abu Dhabi in December 2023. 

For more information on the QS Stars Rating and the Reimagine Education Award, click on the QS Stars and Reimagine Education links.