World Universities Strategic Analysis Based on Data from the QS World University Rankings

The article examines indicators of influence on the overall ranking of world universities based on QS World University Rankings data, statistical analysis, smoothing methods, correlation analysis and forecasting. We considered the dynamic change of the Lviv Polytechnic National University rating. The identified trends and regularities, problems and advantages should serve as prerequisites for the development strategy of the worldwide universities, taking into account which will allow the formation of effective mechanisms for the long term. A study of the activities of universities was carried out, which made it possible to systematically, comprehensively and objectively comply with the requirements of information security, among which the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information are key, to determine the level of their potential opportunities and to develop a set of strategic directions and measures that contribute to their strategic development in perspective