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Oct 2009 - Shanghai Jiao Tong University publishes its Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU 2009).                 
and its 2009 Academic Ranking of World Universities by fields (ARWU - Fields).

Oct 2009 - Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) 2009 (global) is published.
                Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) 2009 (by fields) is published. 
 
Nov 2008 - The Leiden Ranking 2008 is published.
Oct 2008 - Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) 2008 is published.

What do university rankings mean? Find out what is being ranked, who does the ranking and the general limitations of rankings. Results of main ranking lists Shanghai, Times and Leiden. Focus on Swiss universities. Learn more about specific ranking methodologies The methodology used by the four main ranking lists is described in detail Information and links Information, scientific papers and Web links relating to scientific ranking.