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Hindustan Times
7 minutes ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings 2026
The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the world's top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026. As per the rankings, the university has been ranked 92nd in the world and 15th in the UK. Lauding the achievement, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, Professor Koen Lamberts said that the ranking is a testament to the dedication and hard work of entire community of the institute and reflects its commitment to research excellence, innovative teaching, and providing a truly global experience for staff and students. Also read: QS World University Rankings 2026: Oxford, Harvard topple down, Stanford climbs up, check details As per a statement, more than 19.8 million academic publications and 200 million citations were examined to measure the impact of the research produced by the ranked universities. Additionally, 1.5 million academic nominations and 520,000 employer nominations contributed to the rankings. Meanwhile, the university scored highly in the internationalisation indicators: 98 out of 100 for international students and diversity, as well as 96.9 out of 100 for international research network, which demonstrates its diverse community, as well as its global research partnerships. Also read: QS University Rankings: Record 54 institutions from India feature in list, IIT Delhi ranked highest It may be mentioned here that the University of Sheffield also secured a place within the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 in October. Also read: QS World University Rankings 2026: IIT Delhi, Bombay among top 150, IIT Madras in top 200 The University was also named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, as well as rising in the rankings to 14th best University in the UK.
India Gazette
14 minutes ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India sees record rise in ranked educational institutions, IIT Delhi climbs to 123rd in QS World University Rankings 2026
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India has achieved its strongest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 institutions making it to the global list -- a 390 per cent increase over the past decade and the highest growth among G20 countries. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has emerged as the country's top-ranked institution, securing the 123rd spot globally -- a jump of 27 places from last year's position of 150. IIT Bombay and IIT Madras followed at 129th and 180th, respectively. Notably, IIT Madras entered the global top 200 for the first time. The rankings, released by global higher education analysts QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), cover over 1,500 universities from 106 countries and territories. India is now the fourth most represented country, behind only the United States (192), the United Kingdom (90), and Mainland China (72). 'This year, India has added the most new universities to the QS rankings, with eight fresh entrants. It's a clear sign of a system evolving at both speed and scale,' said Jessica Turner, CEO of QS. 'India is rewriting the global higher education map.' Turner noted that the progress is driven by improvements in key areas like Employer Reputation, Citations per Faculty, and Sustainability. 'The push to improve access and quality is not just an education agenda -- it is a national imperative,' she added. IIT Delhi performed strongly in several indicators, ranking 50th globally in Employer Reputation, 86th in Citations per Faculty, and 142nd in Academic Reputation. Five Indian universities are now among the global top 100 in Employer Reputation, including IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur. In research impact, India also showed strong gains. Eight Indian institutions made it to the global top 100 for Citations per Faculty, including IISc Bangalore (15th), IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Guwahati. However, challenges remain. The International Student Ratio continues to be a weak area for India, with 78 per cent of Indian institutions witnessing a drop in this indicator. No Indian university features among the top 500 globally for attracting foreign students, highlighting a significant gap in internationalisation. Amity University in Noida ranks highest among Indian institutions in this metric at 540th, while even top-performing IITs and IISc fall outside the top 1,200. Faculty-Student Ratio is another area of concern, with 63 per cent of Indian universities showing a decline. Only OP Jindal Global University figures among the top 350 globally in this category. Among the Institutes of Eminence, six -- including IIT Madras and the University of Delhi -- improved their positions. All three private IoEs -- Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and O.P. Jindal Global University -- either improved or maintained their global ranks. Turner said India's goal of achieving a 50% Gross Enrollment Ratio by 2035 would require building the equivalent of 14 new universities every week, adding 'Transnational education and research partnerships will play a critical role in helping India meet this ambitious goal.' (ANI)
Muscat Daily
23 minutes ago
- Science
- Muscat Daily
SQU jumps 28 places in QS world rankings 2026
Muscat – Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has marked a major achievement by climbing 28 spots in the QS World University Rankings 2026, securing the 334th position globally. This is the second consecutive year SQU has advanced by 28 places, underscoring its sustained efforts to elevate academic performance and global standing. The 2026 edition of the QS rankings assessed 1,503 universities out of 8,467 worldwide, with 112 new institutions added to the list. SQU's progress was driven by improvements in several key indicators, including Academic Reputation, Employment Outcomes, Citations per Faculty, and the International Research Network. The university's rising global stature reflects its strategic focus on producing highly qualified graduates and strengthening its research ecosystem in line with international standards. Commenting on the achievement, H.H. Sayyid Dr. Fahad bin Al Julanda Al Said, Vice Chancellor of SQU, said: 'This accomplishment is a true reflection of our reality and the result of dedicated efforts to position Sultan Qaboos University among the world's leading academic institutions. It aligns with our goal of enhancing the quality of education and achieving the aspirations of Oman Vision 2040.' Oman Vision 2040 aims for at least one Omani university to rank among the top 300 globally by the year 2040—a milestone SQU is steadily approaching. In subject-specific rankings released last year, SQU also saw impressive results: its Petroleum Engineering programme was ranked 25th globally, while Nursing secured 32nd place, both among the top 50 globally in their respective fields. These consistent achievements highlight SQU's growing reputation as a centre of excellence in higher education and research, both regionally and internationally.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
"Great news for education sector": PM Modi hails India's 2026 QS World University Rankings
The QS World University 2026 Rankings bring great news for our education sector, as the government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of India's youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, highlighting how India added 43 more universities in the list since 2014. "The QS World University 2026 Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our Government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of India's youth," the Prime Minister wrote in a post on X. — narendramodi (@narendramodi) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No.1 Swing Trading Strategy Revealed by Mr. Hemant – Free Access! TradeWise Learn More Undo Reposting the post by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hailed the improvement in India's ranking, from having only 11 universities in the QS world university rankings in 2014 to 54 Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) being included this year. India has achieved its strongest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026 , with 54 institutions making it to the global list, a 390 per cent increase over the past decade and the highest growth among G20 countries. Live Events Calling the increase in the institutions being included in the list, Union Minister Pradhan highlighted it as a "testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi." The Union Minister underlined that India has the "fastest growing education system" among the G20 countries, and the fourth most represented, only behind the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. "With a record 54 HEIs featuring among the global best, India hits a new high in the QS World University 2026 Rankings. From just 11 universities in 2014 to 54 in the latest rankings, this five-fold jump is a testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered in by the PM Narendra Modi govt. in the last decade. NEP 2020 is not just changing our educational landscape, it is revolutionising it," Pradhan mentioned in a post on X. According to QS World University Rankings 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) Delhi has emerged as the country's top-ranked institution, securing the 123rd spot globally -- a jump of 27 places from last year's position of 150. IIT Bombay and IIT Madras followed at 129th and 180th, respectively. Notably, IIT Madras entered the global top 200 for the first time. The rankings, released by global higher education analysts QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), cover over 1,500 universities from 106 countries and territories. India is now the fourth most represented country, behind only the United States (192), the United Kingdom (90), and Mainland China (72).
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Business Standard
an hour ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IIT Delhi tops India in QS world rankings 2026, view complete list here
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has emerged as the highest-ranked Indian institution in the QS World University Rankings 2026, rising from 150th to 123rd globally. The rankings, released early Thursday, also highlight a broader upward trend for Indian higher education, with nearly half of the listed institutions improving their positions. Globally, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) continues its reign at the top for the 14th consecutive year. Five Indian universities have placed among the top 100 globally for Employer Reputation. With an average score of 43.7, 8 Indian universities ranked in the top 100 worldwide for Citations per Faculty in terms of research impact, surpassing the rankings of the US, UK, and Germany. QS World rankings 2026: IIT Delhi named as 'India's top-ranked university' This year, IIT Delhi outperformed its competitors, rising to the 123rd spot in the world from 150 in 2025 and 197 in 2024. According to the QS 2026 rankings, it is now the top-ranked Indian university. The institute performed well on many important measures, placing it 142nd in Academic Reputation, 86th in Citations per Faculty, and 50th in Employer Reputation globally. Closely behind, IIT Bombay, which ranked as the best Indian university in 2025, fell to 129th position this year from 118th last year. One of the most remarkable gains among Indian universities was made by IIT Madras, which rose 47 spots to 180th place from 227 in 2025. QS World rankings 2026: India on global stage With 54 universities included this year, India is the 4th most represented nation in the world, behind Mainland China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. India's increasing academic prominence on the international scene is reflected in the 8 Indian institutions that made their debut appearance on the list, the most of any nation. IIT Kharagpur (215), IISc Bangalore (219), and Delhi University (328) are further prestigious Indian institutions. Private universities like OP Jindal Global University (851-900) and BITS Pilani (668), have also improved or maintained their ranks. In contrast, IIT Bombay has dropped 11 places, from 118 to 129. This year, 54 Indian institutes have made it into the QS rankings. India is ranked in fourth place after the US (192), UK (90), and China (72), which is a vital achievement. Top 10 Indian Institutes in QS Rankings 2026 • IIT Madras- 180 • IIT Delhi- 123 • IIT Kharagpur- 215 • IIT Bombay- 129 • IISc Bangalore- 219 • IIT Kanpur- 222 • Delhi University- 339 • IIT Guwahati- 334 • Anna University- 465. QS World rankings 2026: Global universities rankings MIT continues to lead the QS World University Rankings for the 14th consecutive year, followed by Imperial College London in second place and Stanford University in third. The United States remains the most represented country on the list, with 192 institutions – many of which have improved their positions in this year's rankings. Asia's impressive showing persisted, with Fudan University leaping nine spots to 30th rank, Tsinghua University moving up to 17th, and Peking University remaining stable at 14th. Ireland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were acknowledged as having some of the best educational systems. Positive results were also seen in Europe, especially in Italy, where Politecnico di Milano made its debut in the world's top 100, coming in at number 98. Significance of QS World rankings More than 1,500 universities from more than 100 locations were included in this round of the rankings. The International Student Diversity (ISD) metric, which was added this year as an unweighted indicator, is a noteworthy addition. It records the percentage and geographic distribution of international students, which is a step in the direction of identifying campus cultures that are inclusive of all cultures. Because they provide a systematic comparison of universities across the globe, the QS World University Rankings are significant because they help students make well-informed decisions regarding their academic and professional pathways. These rankings, which offer information on internationalisation, research impact, and academic reputation, are an invaluable resource for institutions, companies, and students alike.
