Reference:

• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) has released the subject-wise World University Rankings for 2025 on its official website, featuring 55 subjects.

These rankings are evaluated based on five key indicators:

• Academic Reputation: The reputation of the university based on global academic community perspectives.
• Employer Reputation: The demand and reputation of university graduates among employers.
• Research Citations per Paper: The average number of citations per published research paper, reflecting the quality of research.
• H-Index: A measure of the productivity and impact of researchers or institutions.
• International Research Network: The extent of global research collaboration and networking.

These rankings are categorized into five main subjects:

• Arts and Humanities
• Engineering and Technology
• Life Sciences and Medicine
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences and Management

Top Universities in Key Subjects:

Engineering and Technology:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Top rank in this field.

2. Oxford University - Second place.

3. Stanford University - Third place.

Natural Sciences:

1. Harvard University - Top rank in this field.

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Second place.

3. Oxford University - Third place.

Arts and Humanities:

1. Harvard University - Top rank in this field.

2. Oxford University - Second place.

3. Cambridge University - Third place.

• Asia: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) surpassed the National University of Singapore (NUS) to become the top university in the region for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Europe: Cambridge University remains the leading institution in this region.

79 Indian Universities Included:

• In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, a total of 533 universities are ranked, with 79 Indian universities included.
• Among these, 65% (51 universities) showed improvement in their rankings.
• Indian universities performed well primarily in Engineering and Technology (24 universities).
• Following that, universities in Social Sciences (20), Natural Sciences (19), Arts and Humanities (10), and Life Sciences and Medicine (6) were included.

List of Major Indian Institutions: