Jun 2, 2012

German University Ranking

Results on global university ranking, this time on the world’s best young universities, have just been released. The University of Konstanz (near Lake Constance) has been ranked # 14, which is an excellent result.

The Times Higher Education-Ranking THE 100 under 50,  published on 31 May, 2012, listed Universität Konstanz to be the best young university within Germany.

Another global ranking, QS Top 50 under 50, placed the same university in 35th place.

First place went to Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech, South Korea), followed by ETH Lausanne (Switzerland) and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST, China). Next to Universität Konstanz, there are only three more German universities which made it into the list of the best 100, but none of the others made it into the top twenty.

In Germany, only 39 of its public universities are younger than 50 years. This new list, so the publishers of The Times Higher Education-Rankings assert, is meant to bring forth a new class of global universities which could be representative of any future Harvard and Cambridge universities.

30 countries are represented in this ranking. Leading the top is United Kingdom with 20 universities, followed by Australia and the USA. In regards to the number of modern German universities included in the ranking, Germany was placed sixth with four universities to be in the top 100. The sixth place was shared with Canada and France.

The complete list is available at THE 100 under 50 2012 as well as the publication of The Times Higher Education Ranking. To see the Top 50 under 50, click on QS Top 50 under 50

 

Nov 4, 2011

Language Ranking in the World of Business

Which languages – other than English – are the most useful for conducting business around the world?

Whatever business sector you are heading for, knowing which foreign language to focus on might be the key to success. If you are fortunate enough to get counsel from a business advisor, then take a look ahead to get a clear idea on what countries are likely to succeed in the near future.

Bloomberg published this Languages of Business Ranking.

Personally, I would opt for Korean language and culture as I see this country on the rise.

Additionally, running with the masses to study Mandarin is too conventional. By the time a foreign language looks promising for business, it might be too late already. Choose one based on the country’s future potential and get a head start.

Speaking of the underdog in business, learning Greek might be a long-term option. During this crisis, Greece might take this misfortune to reinvent itself. Without a real industry and too many college graduates afloat, the need for an industrial brand is obvious.

When I think of Austria, the crystal maker Swarovski comes to mind. The Swiss have their watch making industry. The Germans have their foothold in the car industry. The French have the Eiffel Tower to attract 80 million tourists a year. The list could go on. What product/industry comes to your mind when you think of Greece?

I’d like to think Greece will get through this ordeal and spend more time on innovation.

BBC offers  All you need to start learning Greek.

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