University of Rome Tor Vergata is the only Italian University in the QS Top 50 Under 50

Over the years, the University of Tor Vergata has continually improved its position in the international rankings: in the recently published QS World University Top 50 Under 50 2014 ranking (less than 50 years old universities), Tor Vergata risen yet again advancing by 5 positions, more precisely from 38th to 33rd in the world. This result is even more significant considering that it is the only Italian university present in this ranking.

The position is established after considering 6 indicators: the academic reputation, the number of quotes, the level of preparation of the students, the quality of the teaching and international activities, and the employment opportunities.

According to the QS research, 20% of the best young universities in the world are in Australia that accounts for the highest number of universities among all 25 countries present in the ranking, followed by Spain with 5. Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have 4, whilst Germany has 3. Korea, Canada, Sweden and the United States of America all have 2.