AR (Academic Reputation) - based on global survey of academics worldwide;
C (Citations per Paper) - reflects citation patterns in a given discipline;
H (H-index Citations) - the index is based on the set of the academic’s most cited papers and the number of citations that they have received in other publications;
ER (Employer Reputation) - based on survey responses from graduate employers worldwide;
IR (International Research Network) - reflects the ability to maintain international research partnerships with other higher education institutions.