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San Diego State University

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San Diego, United States
1001–1200th in World University Rankings 2026
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About San Diego State University

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Founded in 1897 as a training college for elementary school teachers, San Diego State University (SDSU) is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the surrounding area. It is the third largest university in the state of California.

Starting out with just seven faculty and 91 students meeting above a downtown drugstore, it is now a public research university that has around 7,700 faculty and staff and more than 35,000 students.

In its early days, the curriculum was limited to the study of English, history and mathematics. The modern SDSU now offers a vast range of subjects, comprising 91 undergraduate courses, 78 masters’ programmes and 22 doctoral degrees.

The university has a broad international outlook. Over 2,000 of its students annually take advantage of the 400 or so programs it offers in 67 countries worldwide. Additionally, SDSU welcomes more than 2,300 international students each year to its institution from a large variety of countries including China, Saudi Arabia and many European countries.

SDSU is a State Grant University and has been classified as a “research high” university by the Carnegie Foundation. It particularly prides itself on the programs it offers in business, engineering, public health and education, among others.

Since 2000 it has received more than $1 billion in grants and from other contracts, to be used for research and programme administration. It spends roughly $120 million a year on research.

Many of the university’s buildings are listed on the national register of historic places, including the central Hepner Hall, which can also be found on the university’s emblem and seal.

The university is also home to the Malcolm A. Love library, which comprises more than two million books, around 140,000 e-books, a modern media centre and 24/7 study rooms. It also acts as both a state and federal depository library.

SDSU has an alumni network more than 280,000 strong. Some notable people that went to the university include American actors Gregory Peck and Raquel Welch, and the CEO of Costco, Jim Sinegal.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at San Diego State University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
59 F : 41 M (1)
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International student percentage
4% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
25.5 (1)
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Student total
33402 (1)

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United Kingdom, Liverpool


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Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


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€47,119 per annum

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Ireland, Maynooth


Department: IT Services Vacancy ID: 040024 Closing Date: 15-Mar-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Maynooth University wishes to appoint an IT Analyst on a full‑time, permanent basis at Administrative Officer II grade. The post will report to the Business Systems Manager within the Enterprise Solutions area of IT Services and will form part of the Information Systems Team. The IT Analyst will act as a technical lead responsible for maintaining the quality, enhancement, and continuity of support for the University’s critical Human Resources and Financial business systems. Working within the Information Systems Team and alongside other specialist roles across IT Services, the post‑holder will support core business processes and contribute to the continuous development and improvement of associated services. Salary: Administrative Officer II: €46,418– €65,806 p.a. (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, the 15th of March 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

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€46,418– €65,806 p.a.

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University of Macau

Macao

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University of Macau

Macao


(Ref. No.: FAH/DPHIL/AAP/02/2026) The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 145 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. In addition, UM is currently establishing a campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is expected to be operational in 2028. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Associate/Assistant Professor of Philosophy with a specialization in Philosophy of Science or History of Western Philosophy. The area of research specialty (AoS) is open, and the aforementioned approach would be preferable. The Department has teaching needs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Qualifications Applicants must hold a PhD in Philosophy, or in a related area. Applicants are expected to have an international research profile and strong publication record, commensurate with their career stage, in their area of research expertise preferably in Philosophy of Science or History of Western Philosophy. Applicants should also have an excellent record of tertiary teaching and supervision experience, again commensurate with their career stage. Fluency in both English and Chinese is preferred. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2026. Remuneration A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP855,400 (approximately USD105,600) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/. Application Procedure Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application. Human Resources Section, Office of Administration University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo Tel: +853 8822 8699;  Fax: +853 8822 2412 The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances. ***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only*** ** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**

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A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP855,400

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Computer Science

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