Las universidades españolas en los rankings internacionales. Logros, carencias y desafíos

Abstract

Today there are a large number of international rankings of universities, which can not be ignored because directly or indirectly they are affecting the entire Spanish university community. The aim of this article is to offer a critical view of the position of Spanish universities in international rankings by analyzing their context. For this, the present work carries out in the first place a review of the most recent changes and the characteristics of Spanish universities. This allows us to visualize the context in which the Spanish university system is located. Next, the most important international rankings in the world are described. Lastly, the data provided is analyzed and interpreted, reflecting on the reason for this situation. These reflections are key for universities to obtain a better position in the international rankings in the years to come.