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UIB slips in the Shanghai Ranking: island university in 701–800 — causes and ways forward

Why UIB Fell in the Shanghai Ranking

A look at why the University of the Balearic Islands dropped in the Shanghai Ranking and what drives the result.

Published: April 22, 2026
UIB slips in the Shanghai Ranking: island university in 701–800 — causes and ways forward

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Why did the University of the Balearic Islands slip in the Shanghai Ranking?

The Shanghai Ranking gives a lot of weight to research output, citations, and major international recognition, which tends to favor large universities with more funding and staff. For Mallorca’s UIB, a smaller scale, heavier teaching loads, and fewer large research projects can make it harder to score as highly in that system.

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