Memberships and inclusion of HE Higher Education Ranking
HE Higher Education Ranking is listed by several reputable organizations. These listings recognize our commitment to transparency, fairness, and continuous improvement in the assessment of universities worldwide.
1- IREG Inventory of International Rankings:
Status: Included in the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence’s Inventory of International Rankings as an Aspiring Ranking.
Why this matters
Validation & visibility: IREG provides recognition and validation within the global higher education community, strengthening the visibility and credibility of rankings among universities, stakeholders, and policymakers.
Standards & ethics: By aligning with IREG’s guidelines and good-practice principles, we underscore our commitment to transparency, fairness, and integrity in methodology and reporting.
Community of practice: IREG fosters dialogue, peer exchange, and learning from international best practices—supporting ongoing refinement of our indicators, processes, and documentation.
Continuous improvement: As an Aspiring Ranking, we are dedicated to iterative enhancement so the ranking remains relevant, reliable, and impactful.
Our commitment
We will continue to strengthen our methodology, evidence requirements, and quality assurance processes in line with IREG’s standards—so that institutions, students, and policymakers can rely on HE Higher Education Ranking as a trusted, practical source of insight.
More information:
View our entry in the IREG Inventory of International Rankings:
https://ireg-observatory.org/en/initiatives/ireg-inventory-of-international-rankings

2) European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS):
About ECLBS
Founded in 2013, the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is a non-profit association that works to ensure that vocational and higher education institutions in Europe—and worldwide—meet internationally recommended levels of quality. ECLBS is governed by a board of trustees drawn from multiple countries and representing both state and private organizations.
Why this matters
ECLBS’s quality-focused mission aligns with our own emphasis on measurable, auditable indicators and institutional improvement.
More information:
View our inclusion with ECLBS:
https://www.eclbs.eu/heqac

3) DevelopmentAid
About DevelopmentAid
DevelopmentAid is a leading information service for stakeholders in international development, economic cooperation, and humanitarian assistance. Its platform connects organizations, experts, and donors across the global development ecosystem.
Why this matters
Listing with DevelopmentAid expands the reach of our work to development actors who rely on robust, transparent information about higher education systems and institutions.
More information:
View our profile on DevelopmentAid:
https://www.developmentaid.org/organizations/view/526478/he-higher-education-ranking