Using SWOT method to analyze advantages and disadvantages of Renmin University withdrawing overseas university ranking

Abstract

Renmin University decided to withdraw world university ranking from 2022, some other Chinese prestigious Universities announced to follow the withdraw decision of Renmin University, this may impact the future development of the University and related stakeholders such as students and faculty in Renmin University, and may impact the future of world University ranking institutes and Chinese University ranking institutes, too. This research applies SWOT method to analyze possible impacts on the involved stakeholers after the decision, and found out the withdraw decision will have positive impact for the University, students and faculty, Chinese University ranking for development in China, however, will bring negative impact for international activities and reputation for the development in International educational environment, consider Renmin University is one of the best University in China to provide elite graduates for Chinese Government and organizations, the benefit could be considered more than damages for University development in China. The purpose of this research is to provide more references to other Chines Universities who is going to follow the withdraw trend and more references to other researchers.