Higher Education Journal Citation Rate 2026
0018-1560
eISSN 1573-174X
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Higher Education
Higher Education (HE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Evaluation of Teaching Practices and Higher Education Governance and Development, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0018-1560 (e-ISSN 1573-174X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.64 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2990 USD).
Higher Education Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Higher Education has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.64, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Evaluation of Teaching Practices research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Higher Education operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Higher Education should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Higher Education against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Higher Education
- Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Evaluation of Teaching Practices, Higher Education Governance and Development, Higher Education Learning Practices. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Higher Education Compares
| ISSN (Print) | 0018-1560 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-174X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2990 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Higher Education is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.
In our subject taxonomy, Higher Education is classified under Evaluation of Teaching Practices, Higher Education Governance and Development, Higher Education Learning Practices and Higher Education Research Studies.
Higher Education is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.644.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 3.644 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Practice on the Construction of “Engineering Geology” Smart Course from the Perspective of Digital Intelligence Empowerment
Sai Zhang, Wenzheng Jiang • 2026
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Teaching Reform of Structural Mechanics Course in Applied Universities under the Background of Engineering Education Accreditation
Xu Sun, Zhe Yang, Lijuan Chen • 2026
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The Impact of the FLEX Blended Learning Model on Developing EFL Students’ Critical Reading Skills
Atchara Limpapattarakul, Bhornsawan Inpin • 2026
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Evaluating the Impact of a Sit Spot Mindfulness Practice on Students’ Connectedness to Nature, Mental Wellbeing, and Mindfulness
Kelsey S. Bitting, Jill McSweeney, Elyssa Kaufman • 2026
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Reflecting on becoming a HyFlex instructor through TPACK: a qualitative study with mixed data analysis
Mammadova Elnara, Nathan Mentzer, Adrie A. Koehler • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S94908168
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