The QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 assess universities globally based on their social and environmental impact, reflecting their commitment to sustainability challenges.
These rankings evaluate universities’ sustainability contributions based on three core pillars: Environmental Impact, Social Impact, and Governance. A total of 78 Indian universities are included in the 2025 rankings.
Top Performers in India
- IIT Delhi: 1st in India, 171st globally.
- IIT Kharagpur: 2nd in India, 202nd globally.
- IIT Bombay: 3rd in India, 234th globally.
- IIT Kanpur: 4th in India, 245th globally.
- IIT Madras: 5th in India, 277th globally.
Noteworthy Highlights
Environmental Impact:
- IIT Delhi (55th) and IIT Kanpur (87th) are among the global top 100.
- Environmental Sustainability: IIT Bombay leads in India, ranking 38th globally.
- Environmental Education: IISc is globally ranked 32nd.
Governance and Equality:
- The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is India’s leader in Governance and tops in Equality, ranking 390th globally.
Social Impact:
- IIT Delhi ranks 362nd globally, excelling in Employability and Outcomes (116th globally).
- Knowledge Exchange: Delhi University leads in India, ranking 121st globally.
Areas for Improvement:
- Indian universities need progress in Health and Wellbeing and Impact of Education, where no institute ranks within the global top 350.
QS is a London-based global higher education analytics organization, renowned for its influential QS World University Rankings.
