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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chandigarh University ranks amongst world's top 2% universities: Consistent global and national rankings reflect academic excellence
Shining bright in the firmament of academic excellence, Chandigarh University has yet again delivered a stellar performance in the latest edition of the coveted QS World University Rankings – 2026. Chandigarh University climbed 125 places to secure an overall 575th rank in the world, thus joining the elite league of the world's top 2 per cent of universities. In the overall India rankings, Chandigarh University jumped two places from 18th rank last year to secure 16th rank among all public and private universities in India. Among all private universities in India, Chandigarh University ranked second in the QS World University Rankings 2026, moving up from its third position the previous year. Taking a giant leap of 205 places in the last three years from 780th place in 2024 to 575th rank in 2026, Chandigarh University has registered a substantial 36 per cent increase in QS World University Ranking – 2026. Similarly, during the same period, CU improved its ranking from 20th place in 2024 to 16th place in 2026, registering a 20 per cent increase in the coveted ranking. As many as 54 Indian universities have featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026, all India rank of 16 among all public and private institutes marks a significant achievement for Chandigarh University. This reflects its academic excellence, student success and innovation. The university's latest ranking underscores its growing reputation as a leading institution of higher learning, both in India and globally. In Employer Reputation, underscoring Chandigarh University's impressive reputation among employers, CU jumped 25 places as compared to last year and secured the 147th rank in the world. In India, CU secured the 7th rank in the Employer Reputation indicator, which considers an important component of employability and the institution's reputation amongst employers. Chandigarh University Soars to New Heights in QS World University Rankings 2026! With a jump of 14 places in comparison to last year's rank of 26th, Chandigarh University has been ranked 12th in India in the International Research Network , which shows an institution's success in creating and sustaining research partnerships with institutions in other locations. In the IRN indicator, CU has taken a more than two-and-a-half-fold jump from 37th rank in 2024 to 12th rank among all Indian universities. Chandigarh University has filed 4300+ patents and has been consistently ranked amongst India's top five research-intensive universities as per the Government of India. In the Academic Reputation indicator, which measures the reputation of institutions and their programmes by asking academic experts to nominate universities based on their subject area of expertise, Chandigarh University saw a jump of three places to secure 13th rank in India as compared to 16th rank in 2024. QS World University Rankings, which was instituted in 2004, over the course of the past 20 years have become a 'global hallmark' which has attained both the stamp of authority and authenticity in the realm of academic rankings globally today. QS Rankings - globally recognised benchmark for higher educational institutions where universities are ranked based on their performance on stringent parameters including employer reputation, academic reputation, international faculty ratio, international student ratio, faculty-student ratio, citations per faculty, research and innovation, international research network and employment outcomes based on which students as per their academic and career aspirations can make informed decision to get admission by choosing amongst the top-performing academic institutions in the world. Chandigarh University secures 1st rank in Employer Reputation in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 In Employer Reputation, a parameter which shows universities producing the most employable graduates for the modern workplace, Chandigarh University secured 1st rank in Engineering and Technology , Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry among private universities in India in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. While Chandigarh University secured the 2nd rank in Social Sciences and Business Management, it ranked 3rd in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The top ranks for Chandigarh University in the 2026 edition of QS World University Rankings come months after the university shone in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, which provides students with information on institutions that are excelling in the subject areas that matter to them. Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu along with the university officials celebrating the success of Chandigarh University in QS World University Rankings 2026. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 based on comparison of over 21,000 academic programs undertaken by students at more than 1,700 universities across 100 countries and territories, spanning 55 subjects and five faculty areas, Chandigarh University achieved a momentous milestone by entering the league of the world's top 231 universities in engineering and technology. In these subject-wise rankings, Chandigarh University excelled by securing the overall 1st rank in Social Sciences and Management and the 2nd rank in Engineering and Technology among private universities in India. With strong performance in engineering fields, Chandigarh University's Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering programs were ranked 3rd among private universities in India. In Computer Science Engineering, Chandigarh University secured the 3rd rank among private universities in India and between 301-350 in the world. In Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University was ranked 3rd among private universities in India and between the range of 401-450 in the world. In Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chandigarh University was ranked 4th among private universities in India and within the range of 401-450 in the world. In Business Management, Chandigarh University was ranked 4th among private universities in India and between 401-450 in the world. Making debut in the QS Subject Wise rankings for Chemistry, Chandigarh University was ranked 7th among private universities in India and between 551-600 in the world in this subject. Reaffirming its global reputation for unwavering pursuit of academic excellence, Chandigarh University also shone in QS World University Rankings by Subjects-2024 by securing top ranks in eight subjects. Chandigarh University secured 1st rank in India in Hospitality Management, 3rd rank in Petroleum Engineering, 5th rank in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, 9th rank in Social Sciences and Management, 10th in Computer Science & Information Systems, 11th in Engineering & Technology, 14th in Mechanical Engineering, and 18th in Business and Management Studies. CU emerges as India's number 1 private university in QS Asia University Ranking 2025 In the latest edition of the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, released on 6 November, Chandigarh University has been ranked 1st among all private universities in India. The university has also secured the 11th spot among the public and private universities of the country. Chandigarh University has also made a big leap by achieving the 120th rank among 6278 universities across Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025. By improving its overall score from 32.3 in 2024 to 52.5 in 2025 on the basis of 11 performance indicators used by QS to evaluate higher educational institutions in Asia, Chandigarh University improved its last year's ranking of 149th by 29 positions to secure 120th position in Asia on the basis of its robust performance on most indicators. By featuring among the top 2 per cent of all universities in Asia, Chandigarh University has joined the league of elite institutions like IITs, IISc in India and leapfrogged international universities in top Asian countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, among others. CU clinches 20th place in India in NIRF Rankings - 2024 Continuing with its stellar performance yet again, emerged as India's 20th-ranked university (secured 20th rank) in the 9th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 ranking. CU had secured 27th rank in NIRF rankings in 2023 and notched up seven places to secure 20th rank last year, demonstrating its excellence in academics, placements, research and innovation. This year's stellar performance has added Chandigarh University to the league of top-tier higher education institutions like IITs and IIMs in a short span of 12 years (established in 2012). This notable achievement represents an approximate 26% improvement in ranking from last year, reflecting substantial progress and enhanced performance among all Indian universities. In India, among private institutions, CU improved its standing from 10th to 9th place, reflecting a positive shift in its position among private universities. In North India, Chandigarh University rose from the 9th rank last year to the 7th rank this year. Benefits of university rankings for students Graduating from a globally ranked university improves employment prospects Global rankings indicate academic prestige and strong research output Global rankings help students to compare and identify universities with strong programs while taking admission strong programs while taking admission Global rankings ensure a university's recognition for better employment prospects both in the home country and abroad Highly ranked universities provide a higher-quality all-around learning experience for students Global rankings highlight universities with a strong international reputation For more information, visit . Disclaimer: The article has been produced on behalf of Chandigarh University by the Times Internet's Spotlight team
Otago Daily Times
19-06-2025
- Science
- Otago Daily Times
Otago returns to top 200 in world university rankings
PHOTO: ODT FILES The University of Otago has returned to the top 200 in the QS World University Ranking for the first time since 2022. Otago rose to 197th in the rankings, following last year's placing of 214th, finishing with an overall score of 55.8. It was one of four New Zealand universities to improve its ranking. More than 1500 institutions in 106 countries are ranked, based on measures including a survey of academic reputation, staff to student ratios and citations of lecturers' research. The University of Auckland was New Zealand's highest-ranked institution in 65th place, with the other seven universities ranked between 197 and 410. Massey, Victoria and AUT also improved their rankings. Considered as a university system, New Zealand's universities performed well, the ranking said. "Among countries and territories with at least eight institutions featured in this year's rankings, New Zealand's overall average score of 51 puts the country fifth in the world for the overall quality of its higher education," it said. Only Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland had better-performing university systems. The ranking placed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) first for the 14th consecutive year followed by Imperial College London and Stanford University. Other ranking systems last year placed New Zealand universities lower in their league tables. In the THE ranking they ranged from 152nd to a band of 501-600th place, while in the Academic Ranking of World Universities they ranged from a top placing in the 201-300 band to a bottom placing of 801-900. - APL/RNZ
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Delhi, Bombay ranked at top 150 in QS World University Rankings 2026, MIT remains at top
In the latest edition of the QS World University Ranking released early Thursday morning, around 50 per cent of Indian universities' ranking has improved from last year, with IIT Delhi gaining the top spot in India. Globally, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) retained the 'best institute in the world' position for the 14th time this year. This year, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has climbed from 150 in 2025 to 123 in the 2026 rankings. IIT Delhi has climbed more than 70 places in two years, ranking at 123rd this year compared with 197th in 2024 and 150 in 2025. IIT Bombay, which was ranked at first in the 2025 rankings, is placed at the second position in QS World University rankings among the Indian institutes. It is ranked at 129th globally this year. Last year, it was ranked at 118th. IIT Madras has achieved the third spot in India followed by IIT Kharagpur and IISc Bangalore in the fourth and fifth ranks. University of Delhi is ranked at 328th rank this year. Last year, the central university made the biggest improvement by jumping 79 ranks — from 407 in 2024 to 328 in 2025. One of the biggest improvements has been made by the IIT Madras which jumped from 227 in 2025 QS World University Rankings to 180 in 2026 – a jump of 47 ranks. (Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds) India's top two highest-ranking institutions perform better than more than 91% of institutions featuring in the QS World University Rankings 2026. IITD has climbed more than 70 places in two years, ranking at =123rd this year compared with 197th in 2024. This has been due to outstanding results in Employer Reputation (where it now ranks 50th), Citations (86th), Sustainability (172nd), and Academic Reputation (142nd). With eight new institutions added to the ranking this year, India now has 54 institutions included, making it the fourth most represented country behind only the US (192 institutions), the UK (90 institutions) and Mainland China (72 institutions). No other country or territory has seen as many universities added to the ranking this year. Jordan and Azerbaijan are second-most improved and have both seen six added in 2026. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) retains its top position for the 14th consecutive year. It is followed by Imperial College London in second place and Stanford University in third. The United States continues to be the most represented country, with 192 universities featured in the rankings, and sees more of its institutions rise in rank than fall in this edition. Germany also experiences a positive shift, with more universities improving their positions than declining, reversing a recent downward trend. Italy makes a historic breakthrough, entering the global top 100 for the first time as Politecnico di Milano secures the 98th position. China continues its upward trajectory in global education rankings. Peking University maintains its 14th place, while Tsinghua University rises to 17th, and Fudan University makes a significant leap of nine places to rank 30th — highlighting the country's strong research-led momentum. Hong Kong SAR is recognised as the world's second most improved higher education system in this edition among countries with five or more ranked universities, with only Ireland showing greater improvement. Over 1,500 universities are included in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, with over 100 locations represented around the world. To be eligible for the inclusion in the World University Rankings in 2026, institutions in the following regions – Arab Region, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean were needed to be ranked in their respective region's ranking. This has changed from the previous requirement for an institution to be ranked in the top 50 per cent in their regional ranking. For the 2026 World University Rankings, International Student Diversity (ISD) is introduced as an unweighted indicator. The International Student Diversity indicator looks at the ratio of international students to overall students as well as the diversity of nationalities that those students are from.
RNZ News
18-06-2025
- Science
- RNZ News
Where New Zealand universities rank internationally
University of Canterbury campus; Victoria University of Wellington; University of Auckland. Photo: RNZ Four of New Zealand's eight universities have improved their standing in one of the major international university league tables. The QS World University Ranking ranked more than 1500 institutions in 106 countries based on measures including a survey of academic reputation, staff to student ratios and citations of lecturers' research. The University of Auckland was New Zealand's highest-ranked institution in 65th place, with the other seven universities ranked between 197 and 410. Otago, Massey, Victoria and AUT improved their rankings with Otago returning to the top 200 for the first time since 2022. Considered as a university system, New Zealand's universities performed well, the ranking said. "Among countries and territories with at least eight institutions featured in this year's rankings, New Zealand's overall average score of 51 puts the country fifth in the world for the overall quality of its higher education," it said. Only Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland had better-performing university systems. The ranking placed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) first for the 14th consecutive year followed by Imperial College London and Stanford University. Other ranking systems last year placed New Zealand universities lower in their league tables. In the THE ranking they ranged from 152nd to a band of 501-600th place, while in the Academic Ranking of World Universities they ranged from a top placing in the 201-300 band to a bottom placing of 801-900.
