Global Research University Profile (GRUP)

The Global Research University Profile (GRUP) is an annual project conducted by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy that aims to build a comprehensive database of statistics on research universities around the world.
GRUP collects data on faculty, student enrollment, degrees awarded, and institutional revenue. The data collected is used to compile university rankings, analyze the characteristics of research universities worldwide, and update university profiles on the ShanghaiRanking website.
 
Published on June 16, 2026
Updated on June 16, 2026