Media & Press

GURI 2026 Launch Media Kit

The GURI 2026 Launch Media Kit provides official information, data, visual assets, methodology resources, screenshots and communication materials for media organizations, universities, higher education institutions and other stakeholders covering the launch of the Global University Rankings Index.

Official launch: 26 August 2026 · Media kit version 1.0

GURI 2026 Ranking & Intelligence Series

Four official publications, generated directly from the live GURI production data in one shared professional format — print-ready A4 landscape PDFs with repeating table headers and full methodology notes.

Full Global University Ranking
GURI 2026 Global University Composite Ranking

Full global university ranking

Recognizing Institutional Momentum
GURI 2026 Top 100 Rising Universities

Institutions demonstrating notable positive momentum

Leading Universities by Country
GURI 2026 National Leaders

Leading GURI university in each represented country

Comparing Higher Education Systems Worldwide
GURI 2026 National Higher Education Systems Ranking

Comparative intelligence on national higher education systems

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Every graphic is generated from the live GURI dataset, so published figures always match the platform.

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Overview & fact sheet
GURI platform overview

One-page description of GURI, its purpose, key figures and methodology dimensions.

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GURI 2026 fact sheet (PDF)

Branded fact sheet with live key figures, methodology weights and the current Top 10.

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Official boilerplate

Approved short and medium descriptions, naming rules and descriptors.

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Press release
Launch press release (PDF)

Official launch press release, generated with verified edition figures.

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Launch press release (Word)

Editable Word-compatible version of the launch press release.

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Launch press release (plain text)

Plain-text press release for wires and newsroom systems.

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Methodology
Methodology summary (PDF)

Dimension weights, coverage tiers, IRCI, tie-breakers, eligibility and validation results.

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Data extracts
Key statistics (CSV)

Headline platform figures, percentile band counts and methodology weights.

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Top 100 universities (CSV)

Top 100 institutions with score, dimension values, source positions and percentile.

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National leaders (CSV)

Highest ranked institution in every ranked country and territory.

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Higher education system rankings (CSV)

Ranked national higher education systems with system score and representation.

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Top rising universities (CSV)

Institutions with the strongest momentum in the current edition.

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Logos & brand assets
GURI logo — primary

Vector GURI logo lockup for editorial use, unmodified.

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GURI logo — light

Vector GURI logo lockup for editorial use, unmodified.

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GURI logo — dark

Vector GURI logo lockup for editorial use, unmodified.

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GURI logo — mono

Vector GURI logo lockup for editorial use, unmodified.

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GURI icon

Square GURI icon for avatars and favicons.

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Brand colour palette

Approved GURI colour palette with hex references.

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Logo and brand usage guidelines

Colour references, clear space, permitted and prohibited usage.

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Infographics
GURI at a Glance

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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The GURI Methodology Framework

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Ranking Achievement

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Ranking Coverage

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Inter-Ranking Consistency Index

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Institutional Legacy

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Institutional Momentum

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Coverage Score Tiers

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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GURI Top 10 Universities

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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National Leaders

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Higher Education System Rankings

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Global Percentile Bands

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Top Rising Universities

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Institutional Comparison

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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The GURI Dataset

Data-driven infographic generated from the live GURI dataset.

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Social media assets
GURI at a Glance — LinkedIn landscape

Social format (1200×627) generated from live GURI data.

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GURI at a Glance — LinkedIn square

Social format (1080×1080) generated from live GURI data.

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GURI at a Glance — Instagram square

Social format (1080×1080) generated from live GURI data.

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GURI at a Glance — Instagram portrait

Social format (1080×1350) generated from live GURI data.

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The GURI Methodology Framework — LinkedIn landscape

Social format (1200×627) generated from live GURI data.

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The GURI Methodology Framework — LinkedIn square

Social format (1080×1080) generated from live GURI data.

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The GURI Methodology Framework — Instagram square

Social format (1080×1080) generated from live GURI data.

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The GURI Methodology Framework — Instagram portrait

Social format (1080×1350) generated from live GURI data.

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60 social formats in total (LinkedIn and Instagram sizes for every graphic) — included in the Visual & Social Media Package.

University recognition assets
Recognition card — Top 10

Recognition card template populated with the current top-ranked institution.

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Recognition card — national leader

National leader recognition card populated with live edition data.

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Recognition card — top rising

Top rising recognition card populated with live momentum data.

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Media contact & usage
Media contact sheet

Official GURI email routing for media, methodology and profile enquiries.

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Copyright and permitted use

Copyright notice, attribution requirements and usage restrictions.

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Media contacts

General & Media Enquiries
public@gurindex.com
Rankings & Methodology
rankings@gurindex.com
University Branded Profiles
profiles@gurindex.com

References to third-party ranking systems are for analytical and informational purposes. GURI is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these ranking organizations unless explicitly stated.