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Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Science
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced Results 2025: How have IITs performed in global rankings?
JEE Advanced Results 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) will on Monday (June 2) release results for the Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced at its official website — As JEE aspirants await the results for the Advanced examinations, here's how IITs have performed under various global rankings. Notably, despite their strong performance in global rankings, the first generation IITs continue to boycott the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. They remain firm in their stance, demanding greater transparency in the ranking agency's assessment criteria before reconsidering their participation. According to the London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released on March 13, 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) emerged as the best-performing institute in India with a global rank of 26 in the Engineering and Technology category. The Delhi-based institute was ranked 45 in 2024. IIT-JEE Advanced Past Years Toppers Additionally, IIT-Delhi was placed within the top 100 global institutions in 12 specific subjects under the same rankings. These subjects include Computer Science and Information Systems, ranked 64th, Data Science and AI within the 51-100 range, Chemical Engineering at 93rd, and Civil Engineering within the 51-100 range. Moreover, the institute's Electrical Engineering programme ranked 47th, while Mechanical Engineering secured 61st place. IIT-Delhi's Mineral and Mining Engineering and Statistics and Operational Research also fell within the 51-100 range. Furthermore, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science, and Mathematics ranked 94th, 98th, and 95th, respectively. The Business and Management Studies programme ranked 92nd. As shown in the above table, IIT Bombay has consistently held the top spot among Indian institutes listed, with a marked improvement in 2025, jumping to 118 from 149 in 2024 — a notable upward trend over the past three years, on the other hand, IIT Delhi followed a similar pattern, climbing to 150 in 2025 from 197 in 2024, showing steady growth after fluctuating rankings between 174 and 197 from 2021 to 2023. IIT Kharagpur improved its position in 2025 to 222, rising from 271 in 2024. This comes after relatively steady but lower rankings around 270-280 in earlier years, while IIT Madras showed a jump, ranking 227 in 2025, up from 285 in 2024. This is a reversal of the previous dip seen between 2022 and 2023. IIT Kanpur improved from 278 in 2024 to 263 in 2025. Over the years, it has shown a gradual rise after dropping to 350 in 2021. IIT Roorkee advanced to 335 in 2025 from 369 in the previous two years, marking its best performance in this timeframe. IIT Guwahati achieved a rank of 344 in 2025, an improvement over 364 in 2024 and 384 in 2023, with a significant upward trend from 470 in 2021. Under the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025, four Indian universities ranked with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru leading the Indian list. The other three include the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, IIT Madras, and Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan. IIT Delhi and IIT Madras, which now rank at 201-300 respectively, were ranked 151-175 and 176-200 respectively in the 2023 edition. IIT Bombay, which was among the list of THE World Reputation Rankings in 2023, ranking 151-175, is not on the list. Meanwhile, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the detailed schedule for the 2025 counselling process. Candidates who have cleared either JEE Main 2025 or will clear JEE Advanced 2025 are eligible to participate. Only candidates who have cleared JEE Main 2025 or JEE Advanced 2025 are eligible to take part in JoSAA counselling and seat allocation.
Tatler Asia
4 days ago
- Business
- Tatler Asia
Top 10 universities in Asia, according to the 2025 THE World University Rankings
Tsinghua University, China Peking University, China National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore The University of Tokyo, Japan Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong Fudan University, China The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong Zhejiang University, China Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), China 1. Tsinghua University, China Above Tsinghua University, China (Photo: N509FZ/Wikimedia Commons) Ranked 12th in the world, Tsinghua University is the top Asian university in the World University Rankings. Located in Beijing, Tsinghua University is considered one of China's most prestigious institutions, especially in engineering, technology, and science. Often dubbed 'China's MIT', it is known for academic excellence, impactful research, and deep industry ties. Notable alumni: Chinese President Xi Jinping, former Premier Zhu Rongji, former President Hu Jintao, businesswoman Zhang Zetian. Apple CEO Tim Cook is the chairman of Tsinghua's School of Economics and Management Advisory Board. Read more: The urgency of early sustainable thinking education for Generation Alpha 2. Peking University, China Above Peking University (Photo: Beijing University/Kent Wang via Wikimedia Commons) Also based in Beijing, Peking University (Beida) rivals Tsinghua in prestige, and is ranked just behind it, at 13th in the world. Renowned for its strength in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, it is also a cultural icon in China. Notable alumni: Former Premier Li Keqiang; Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo; Nobel Prize for Medicine laureate Tu Youyou; Robin Li, founder of Chinese search engine Baidu; and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand 3. National University of Singapore, Singapore Above University Hall, National University of Singapore (Photo: Commons) Singapore's flagship institution, NUS is a leading force in research and innovation across disciplines such as computer science, law, engineering, and business, with partnerships with industry and government driving cutting-edge developments in many areas. It is currently ranked 17th in the world. Notable alumni: Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Singapore's first female President Halimah Yacob, and former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong 4. The University of Tokyo, Japan Above The Clock Tower at the University of Tokyo (Photo: Guilhelm Vellut/ Wikimedia Commons) Japan's top university, The University of Tokyo, is ranked 28th in the World University Rankings. Known as UTokyo, it was founded in 1877 and has had a long history as Japan's leading institution of higher learning. It offers a broad spectrum of disciplines and is acclaimed for its rigorous academic standards, with multiple Nobel laureates among faculty and alumni. Notable alumni: Nobel-winning authors Yasunari Kawabata and Kenzaburo Oe, Empress Masako of Japan, Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata, and Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of Toyota 5. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Above Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Photo: Nanyang Technological University) Nanyang Technological University is renowned as one of the top two universities in Singapore. Currently ranked 30th in the world, NTU is notable for its rapid ascent in global rankings, with particular strengths in engineering, interdisciplinary research and sustainability. Notable alumni: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, entrepreneur Merry Riana, and Indonesian billionaire Dato' Sri Tahir, founder of Mayapada Group 6. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Above The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Photo: HKU Heritage Fund) Ranked 35th in the world, Hong Kong's oldest university, HKU, boasts global recognition for its medical, legal, and humanities programmes. Its international faculty and student body reflect its cosmopolitan base. Notable alumni: Republic of China founder Sun Yat-sen, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and SARS researcher Dr. Guan Yi 7. Fudan University, China Above The Lee Shau Kee Library in Fudan University, China (Photo: Fudan University) Located in Shanghai, Fudan University is a member of China's elite C9 League, also known as the Chinese Ivy League. At number 36, it is respected for its strengths across a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, science and medicine, as well as its substantial research output and continued international engagement. Notable alumni: Wang Huning, a distinguished politician and member of China's Politburo Standing Committee; People's Republic of China Vice President Han Zheng; Zhang Weiwei, and Guo Guangchang, director of the China Institute of Studies at Fudan University; and Guo Guangchang, chairman and co-founder of Fosun International 8. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Above The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Photo: CUHK) The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the second oldest university after HKU, and is ranked at number 44 globally. It is renowned for its bilingual approach to education in English and Chinese. CUHK is recognised for its strong research output, particularly in medicine, business and the social sciences, as well as its multiculturalism, which embraces both Chinese and Western cultures, and its strong links with local and regional communities. Notable alumni: Physics Nobel laureate Sir Charles Kao, HKMA chief Norman Chan, HKTV founder Ricky Wong and former HKEx Chairman Sir Chung-kong Chow 9. Zhejiang University, China Above Zhejiang University, China Ranked 47th in the world, ZJU, in Hangzhou, is one of China's largest and most comprehensive universities in China. With an outstanding reputation in the fields of engineering and science and technology, it enjoys substantial research support and strong cooperation with the industry. Currently, more than 50 faculty members of ZJU are members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), which are leading consultative institutions in science and technology in the People's Republic of China. Notable alumni: Chinese Premier Li Qiang, DeepSeek AI founder Liang Wenfeng, BBK Electronics founder Duan Yongping and Pinduoduo founder Colin Huang 10. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Above Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (Photo: Shanghai Jiao Tong University) Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is another leading university in Shanghai, with a long history and a reputation for engineering, science, technology, medicine, and business. Ranked at number 52 in the world, SJTU is committed to continuously supporting important research, promoting internationalisation and global cooperation. Notable alumni: Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, basketball star Yao Ming, table tennis legend Ma Long, and Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Top Chinese College Trolls Trump With Invitation to Harvard Students
A university in Hong Kong is extending 'unconditional offers' to international students at Harvard after the Trump administration moved to block the Ivy League college from enrolling them. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Friday announced an 'open invitation' to foreign students currently studying at Harvard, as well as those with confirmed offers, to study there instead. The attempt to lure students away from one of the most prestigious schools in America comes amid Trump's sweeping attacks on U.S. educational institutions, which Beijing says are damaging Washington's international standing. 'As a leading international institution ranked among the top universities globally, HKUST is extending this opportunity to ensure talented students can pursue their educational goals without disruption,' the university said in a statement. 'We will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admissions, and academic support to ensure a seamless transition for interested students.' Harvard enrolled more than 1,200 students from China in 2024, according to its data. HKUST is ranked 66th in the world by the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, while Harvard holds the third spot. HKUST's move comes as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) escalates its feud with America's oldest university by barring it from enrolling new international students and forcing current visa holders to transfer. DHS claims Harvard's leadership has created an 'unsafe' campus environment by allowing 'anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators' to intimidate Jewish students. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration must hold Harvard accountable for 'fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party' on campus. 'It is a privilege—not a right—for universities to enroll foreign students and benefit from their higher tuition payments to help pad their multibillion-dollar endowments. Harvard had plenty of opportunities to do the right thing. It refused,' Noem said. 'Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country.' Chinese government officials have also pushed back against the accusations that it is conspiring with Harvard. A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said Beijing 'has always opposed the politicization of educational collaboration,' adding that the Trump administration's crackdown on Harvard's international students will 'only damage the image and international credibility of itself.' On Friday, Harvard announced it is suing the Trump administration over the decision to revoke its authority to enroll international students. The complaint, filed in a Massachusetts court, argues that the decision will have an 'immediate and devastating' impact on more than 7,000 visa holders currently enrolled at the university. 'With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard's student body—international students who contribute significantly to the university and its mission,' the filing states. 'Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.' Harvard is also suing the administration over the freezing of more than $2.2 billion in federal funding and grants after the university defied a series of government demands to restrict student activism and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Rudaw Net
11-05-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Iraqi university to launch AI programs
Also in Iraq Iraqi ministry says over 2,200 prisoners released under general amnesty law Iraq welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire Komala offshoots evacuate Sulaimani bases Iraq bans protests ahead of Arab League summit in Baghdad A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - An Iraqi university is set to launch the first artificial intelligence study programs in the country with the stated aim of transforming the students' abilities and enabling them to better hone their skills. 'In coordination with the ministry of higher education, we plan to establish specialized artificial intelligence programs in three colleges of our university for the next academic year, which will be the first step of its kind in Iraq and will be rare in the region,' Muhsin Nouri, President of the Baghdad-based University of Technology - Iraq, told Rudaw on Saturday. Muhsin explained that the program will 'strengthen' the degrees of graduates. 'Their degrees will include references to their abilities and expertise in artificial intelligence, which will help them to work and innovate in this field in the future,' he said. Iraq's higher education ministry commended the initiative and confirmed that the university's plan has been approved. The University of Technology is an important foundation of our ministry and the country. We fully support the university in adding this program, and we have approved the plan,' ministry spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi told Rudaw. In February, Dhiaa al-Jumaili, AI strategy advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, told Rudaw that the Iraqi government is planning to incorporate AI skills in the education system and is set to open three AI clubs to promote much-needed talents in the country. AI-specialized programs are expanding globally, with over 100 universities ranked in the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, reflecting the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field. The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, Harvard University in the United States, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and the University of Toronto in Canada are among the leading institutions offering specialized programs in artificial intelligence. Malik Mohammed contributed to this report.
Malaysian Reserve
24-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Minerva University Appoints Dollie Davis as Executive Vice President of Global Learning and Academic Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Minerva University president Mike Magee announced today that Dean of Faculty Dollie Davis, Ph.D., has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Global Learning and Academic Operations. 'For nearly a decade, Dollie Davis has been a driving force for student-centered innovation at Minerva University. This new role increases Dollie's responsibilities over our global operation, ensuring that we maximize learning opportunities for our students in culturally and economically vibrant cities around the world.' As Dean of Faculty at Minerva University, Davis has led faculty development and all hiring, onboarding, training, and staffing. She also leads numerous cross-team initiatives and committees, shaping the educational landscape at Minerva. She is active in research on innovative pedagogy as well as in her field of development economics often presenting at conferences focused on innovative learning, generative AI in higher education and plurality in the field of economics. In her new role Davis will oversee organizational development, global rotation learning experiences, student life, academic operations, instructional technology and new program implementation. She will work closely with incoming Provost Patrice McMahon who will oversee degree programs, faculty development, academic resources and infrastructure, external academic relations, accreditation, and new program development. 'Dollie understands Minerva University's foundational commitment to exceptional teaching and learning as well as anyone,' said Diane Tavenner, Chair of the Board of Trustees. 'Her new role helps ensure that both continuity of mission and cutting edge innovation remain hallmarks of what we do.' Prior to her Dean role, Dean Davis taught economics and finance at Minerva University and prior to joining Minerva, she worked as an International Visiting Fellow at a think tank in Taipei, Taiwan. She has also taught in the school of International Relations at the University of Southern California where she earned a Ph.D. in Political Economy. About Minerva University: Minerva University, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is committed to providing a transformative educational experience, allowing the brightest and most motivated students from around the world to become leaders, critical thinkers, and global citizens. Ranked #1 for three consecutive years in the World University Rankings for Innovation, Minerva offers a reinvented interdisciplinary curriculum, a cutting-edge seminar model paired with project-based, experiential learning, and an immersive global experience in several cities around the world. For media inquiries, contact: Minerva University pr@
