مجلة افاق علوم الادارة والاقتصاد
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 454-473
2026-07-30

Outstanding Performance Components In Algerian Universities - Alignment With Major Global University Ranking Indicators

Authors : Boudjebieur Rania . Mebarki Safa .

Abstract

This study analyzes the alignment between the components of outstanding performance in Algerian universities and the criteria adopted by four major global university rankings (Webometrics, THE, QS, and SCImago) using descriptive and analytical methods. The results show that scientific research and innovation are the most influential elements in all ranking systems. Algerian universities perform better in Webometrics and SCImago compared to THE and QS, which confirms a significant, albeit unequal, alignment between the components of outstanding performance and global ranking criteria. Thus, strengthening research quality and international collaboration remains essential for enhancing international competitiveness.

Keywords

Outstanding Performance, Algerian Universities, Global University Rankings, Higher Education Quality.