{"id":58172,"date":"2026-04-19T07:31:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topauniversity.com\/?page_id=58172"},"modified":"2026-09-07T21:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T21:41:37","slug":"gupi-methodology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/topauniversity.com\/en\/gupi-methodology\/","title":{"rendered":"Global University Presence Index (GUPI) Methodology | 2026 Transitional Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Methodology for Selecting the Top 70 Arab Universities Reliance on study data:Meho, L. I. (2025).<\/strong> Gaming the Metrics: Bibliometric Anomalies in Global University Rankings and the Research Integrity Risk Index (RI\u00b2)<\/em>. Scientometrics, 130, 6683\u20136726. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11192-025-05480-2<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Global University Presence Index Transitional Edition <\/h1>\r\n

Global University Presence Index (GUPI)<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n A model that measures the level of international presence of Arab universities, combining the intensity of scientific research and international rankings.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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What is the GUPI Index?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

\r\n The Global University Presence Index (GUPI) is an innovative quantitative framework for measuring the level of international presence of Arab universities, by combining research output, direct appearance in global rankings, and excellence in ranking performance, with the aim of providing an objective and comprehensive assessment that reflects the university's true position within the global higher education system.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Index Dimensions<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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First Dimension<\/div>\r\n
7 academic<\/span><\/div>\r\n

Presence in global rankings<\/h3>\r\n

Global Ranking Presence<\/p>\r\n

\r\n The extent of the university's appearance and consistency in 7 major international rankings is measured, with direct verification of each university's official participation via the websites of each ranking.\r\n <\/p>\r\n

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University participation:<\/span> 1 point<\/div>\r\n
Non-participation:<\/span> 0 points<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n <\/i> Objective: measuring international presence and global recognition.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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The Second Dimension<\/div>\r\n
3 academic<\/span><\/div>\r\n

Excellence in the Major Rankings<\/h3>\r\n

Top Rankings Excellence<\/p>\r\n

\r\n Awarded to universities that achieve advanced positions at the Arab level in the three major rankings (ARWU - QS - THE); this dimension reflects the quality of actual performance rather than mere presence.\r\n <\/p>\r\n

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  • <\/i> Shanghai Ranking (ARWU)<\/li>\r\n
  • <\/i> QS Ranking (QS)<\/li>\r\n
  • <\/i> Times Higher Education Ranking (THE)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n
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    For each of the three rankings:<\/span> 1 point maximum<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
    \r\n <\/i> Objective: measuring academic excellence and leadership.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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    Overall Equation for the GUPI Index Score<\/h3>\r\n
    \r\n GUPI Score<\/span>\r\n =<\/span>\r\n International Presence (7)<\/span>\r\n +<\/span>\r\n Academic Excellence (3)<\/span>\r\n =<\/span>\r\n 10 points<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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