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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: September 29, 2016
Ben Snedeker, Communications Manager
Summary Sentence:
GT Computing Ranks No. 5 in the world according to new rankings from London-based Times Higher Education.
Full Summary:
GT Computing Ranks No. 5 in the world according to new rankings from London-based Times Higher Education.
CoC_TRushinGT Computing ranked No. 5 globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-17 by subject. This is the first time the study of computer science has been included as part of these annual rankings.
“This ranking is a testament to the College of Computing’s growing global reputation for excellence,” said Dean Zvi Galil. “Our people and our approach to education are pushing forward on what is possible and driving social and scientific progress through computer science.”
Released Sept. 28, the Times Higher Ed. subject rankings highlight the top 10 universities around the world in eight subjects. These include computer science, arts & humanities, business and economics, clinical and health, engineering and technology, life sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences.
According to the report, the rankings for computer science are based on “13 carefully calibrated performance indicators to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons, trusted by students, academics, university leaders, industry and governments.” These indicators are grouped into five primary categories,
In the broader World University Rankings for 2016-17 that were announced last week, Georgia Tech climbed eight spots to No. 33 of the 980 on the list.
