Overview of THE Asia Rankings 2025

  • The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025, released on April 23, included 853 universities from 35 countries and territories.
  • The rankings identify the top universities in Asia excelling in research, teaching, and innovation.
  • The Indian Institute of Science secured the top spot for Indian universities, ranking 38th overall in Asia.
  • According to the rankings, many Indian institutions experienced a drop in comparison with their rankings in the previous year, indicating an increasing competition in higher education across the continent.

 

Key Highlights of THE Asia Rankings 2025

  • The Indian Institute of Science is the highest-ranked Indian university, at 38th position, despite a drop from 32nd place in 2024.
  • Other Indian universities featured in the rankings include Anna University and the Indian Institute of Technology Indore, at 111th and 131st positions respectively.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University, Shoolini University, Saveetha Institute, and Jamia Millia Islamia also feature in the list.
  • On a regional level, Chinese universities dominated the rankings, with Tsinghua University and Peking University securing the first two places.

 

Detailed Breakdown of Indian Universities in the Rankings

  • Other prominent Indian universities featured in the list apart from IISc, Anna University, and IIT Indore, include Mahatma Gandhi University (140th), Shoolini University (146th), Saveetha Institute (149th), and Jamia Millia Islamia (161st).
  • The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, KIIT University, and Aligarh Muslim University also made the list, ranking 184th and 188th respectively.

 

International Trends in THE Asia Rankings 2025

  • Apart from China's continued dominance with Tsinghua University and Peking University retaining their top positions, there has been a rise in the rankings of the Singapore-based National University and Nanyang Technological University.
  • Universities in Japan and Hong Kong, such as The University of Tokyo and The University of Hong Kong, continue to perform well in the rankings.
  • New countries were featured in the rankings for the first time, including Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Mongolia, and Syria.