Existence of Universities (v2cauni)
Abstract
This time-series indicator (1900–today) captures the total number of universities founded in or before the given year. Universities are considered to be degree-granting institutions of higher education that grant at least one bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, corresponding to International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) levels 6-8. It is updated annually.
The v2caacadfree data is free to use, but please cite the V-Dem dataset as well as our paper The Academic Freedom Index and its indicators.
The v2caacadfree data is free to use, but please cite the V-Dem dataset as well as our paper The Academic Freedom Index and its indicators.
Type
Publication
V-Dem Dataset
Authors
Researcher in Political Science
I am passionate about exploring and comparing human rights protection and state coercion in democratic as well as authoritarian contexts. For my work and studies, I have received various scholarships and awards, and spent considerable time abroad in countries on five continents. I was previously a visiting scholar at Stanford University, USA, and a research fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute, Germany, where I co-developed the Academic Freedom Index. I hold a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Freiburg.