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Bocconi Research is 6th in Europe in US News Ranking

, by Tomaso Eridani
In the Economics and Business ranking, based on academic research performance, Bocconi places in the European top 10. And 8th worldwide for international collaborations in academic papers

The impact of research, underlined in the university's motto, 'Knowledge That Matters,' brings Bocconi into the European top 10 of the U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities ranking based on research excellence. In the ranking dedicated to Business & Economics, Bocconi ranks 6th in Europe and 21st in the world.

The U.S News ranking distinguishes itself for being based exclusively on the reputation and impact of the research of the universities taken into consideration. The ranking is drawn up based on the results of 13 indicators, including global research reputation, publications and number of citations. Among the various indicators analyzed, Bocconi distinguishes itself in particular for international collaborations, which measures co-authorship with researchers from other universities, placing 8th in the world.

"It's a great satisfaction to find among one of the most prestigious American rankings, a reflection of our commitment, the pivot of our academic activity. Bocconi addresses the complexity of the social sciences by relying on the rigor of scientific method and the analysis of big data, thus producing an impactful knowledge that has an increasing influence in global and international contexts," comments Bocconi Rector Gianmario Verona.