About the Authors . . 7
Acknowledgments . . 15
Introduction to the Topic: Expectations and Realities of
World-Class University Status and Ranking Practices . . 17
Berlin Principles on Ranking of Higher Education Institutions . . 25
PART ONE
Characteristics and Criteria of the World-Class University . . 31
PART TWO
Evaluation and Ranking of World-Class Universities . . 75
PART THREE
Building a World-Class University . . 245