THE World University Rankings 2027 Out: IISc Bengaluru Leads Indian Universities
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 have been released, with the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru emerging as the highest-ranked institution from India. IISc secured the 254th position globally, placing it ahead of all other Indian universities included in this year's ranking.
The latest edition covers 2,297 institutions across 118 countries and territories, making it the largest edition of the ranking so far. While India has expanded its representation in the global table, no Indian institution has entered the world's top 200 in the 2027 edition.
Top Indian Universities in THE World University Rankings 2027
| Indian Institution | Global Rank / Band |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru | 254 |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 326-350 |
| Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences | 451-500 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 510-550 |
| Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 510-550 |
| Lovely Professional University | 510-550 |
IISc Bengaluru Scores Strongly in Research Environment
IISc Bengaluru recorded an overall score of 57.0 in the 2027 rankings. Its strongest performance came in the research environment category, where it scored 98.0. The institute also recorded 62.1 in teaching and 58.6 in research quality.
The result reinforces IISc's research-focused profile and places it at the top of the Indian list even as several private and public universities expand their presence in international ranking tables.
THE World University Rankings 2027 Global Top 10
| Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oxford | United Kingdom |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | United States |
| =3 | Princeton University | United States |
| =3 | Stanford University | United States |
| 5 | University of Cambridge | United Kingdom |
| 6 | Harvard University | United States |
| 7 | California Institute of Technology | United States |
| 8 | Imperial College London | United Kingdom |
| =9 | University of California, Berkeley | United States |
| =9 | Yale University | United States |
What Is Different in the 2027 Rankings?
- The 2027 edition includes 2,297 universities across 118 countries and territories.
- IISc Bengaluru is the highest-ranked Indian institution at 254 globally.
- No Indian institution appears in the global top 200.
- Saveetha Institute is India's second-highest listed institution.
- Oxford has retained the global number-one position.
- MIT continues at the second position worldwide.
- Princeton and Stanford share third place.
- Three Asian universities have entered the global top 15.
How THE University Rankings Are Calculated
The rankings assess research-intensive universities across five major areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and industry. These broad areas include indicators connected with academic reputation, staff-to-student ratios, research income, citations, international staff and students, industry income and patents.
Research quality carries the largest weight at 30%, followed by teaching at 29.5% and research environment at 29%. International outlook contributes 7.5%, while industry accounts for 4% of the overall score.
What the 2027 Rankings Mean for Indian Universities
India's presence across a broader range of ranking bands highlights the scale and diversity of its higher education system. At the same time, the absence of an Indian university from the global top 200 shows the continuing gap between increased representation and entry into the highest international ranking positions.
Students should also avoid selecting a university solely on the basis of an overall global rank. Subject strength, programme quality, research opportunities, admission requirements, fees, location and career outcomes can differ significantly even between institutions placed in similar ranking bands.
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