Studies in Higher Education

Aims & Scope

Studies in Higher Education is a leading international journal publishing research-based articles dealing with higher education issues from either a disciplinary or multi-disciplinary perspective.

Empirical, theoretical and conceptual articles of significant originality will be considered.

The Journal welcomes contributions that seek to enhance understanding of higher education policy, institutional management and performance, teaching and learning, and the contribution of higher education to society and the economy.

Comparative studies and analysis of inter-system and cross-national issues are also welcomed, as are those addressing global and international themes.

The Journal will publish annually two special issues on topics of international significance to higher education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	3.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.651

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	138

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2033

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3446

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Formative assessment and self‐regulated learning: a model and seven principles of good feedback practice

  Citation: 2850

  Authors: David J., Debra

• Framing student engagement in higher education

  Citation: 1207

  Authors: Ella R.

• Student writing in higher education: An academic literacies approach

  Citation: 1064

  Authors: Mary R., Brian V.

• University Students' Perceptions of the Learning Environment and Academic Outcomes: Implications for theory and practice

  Citation: 804

  Authors: Alf, Keithia, Roland

• A performance indicator of teaching quality in higher education: The Course Experience Questionnaire

  Citation: 764

  Authors: Paul

• The use of self-, peer and co-assessment in higher education: A review

  Citation: 681

  Authors: F., M., D.

• Differing perceptions in the feedback process

  Citation: 574

  Authors: David

• Rethinking graduate employability: the role of capital, individual attributes and context

  Citation: 553

  Authors: Marilyn

• ‘It was nothing to do with the university, it was just the people’: the role of social support in the first‐year experience of higher education

  Citation: 519

  Authors: Paula, Sandra, Marylynn

• The significance of disciplinary differences

  Citation: 518

  Authors: Tony

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