IISc Tops Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2025

The Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025 were unveiled on April 23, showcasing the top universities in Asia. With 853 universities from 35 countries and territories included in this year’s rankings, the list highlights the leading institutions excelling in research, teaching, and innovation across the continent. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) continues to shine, securing the top spot for Indian universities, ranked 38th overall in Asia. However, many Indian institutions saw a drop in their rankings compared to last year, signaling the evolving competition in higher education.

Key Highlights of THE Asia Rankings 2025

• IISc is the highest-ranked Indian university at 38th position, despite a drop from 32nd place in 2024.
• Anna University and IIT Indore follow at 111th and 131st positions, respectively, marking a slight decline from their previous rankings.
• Mahatma Gandhi University ranks at 140th, slightly down from 134th last year.
• Other prominent Indian universities such as Shoolini University, Saveetha Institute, and Jamia Millia Islamia also feature in the rankings.
• In the broader regional context, China continues to dominate the rankings, with Tsinghua University and Peking University leading the charge at first and second places. Universities from Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong also make up significant portions of the top 10 spots.

Detailed Breakdown of Indian Universities in the Rankings

• 38th – Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• 111th – Anna University
• 131st – Indian Institute of Technology Indore
• 140th – Mahatma Gandhi University
• 146th – Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
• 149th – Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
• 161st – Jamia Millia Islamia
• 184th – Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
• 184th – KIIT University
• 188th – Aligarh Muslim University
• 188th – UPES
• 191st – Indian Institute of Technology Patna
• 191st – National Institute of Technology Rourkela
• 200th – International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad

International Trends in the Rankings

• China’s dominance: Tsinghua University and Peking University retain the top two positions.
• Singapore’s rise: National University of Singapore ranks 3rd, followed by Nanyang Technological University at 4th.
• Japan and Hong Kong: Universities such as The University of Tokyo and The University of Hong Kong continue to perform well in the rankings.
• New entrants: Four countries, including Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Mongolia, and Syria, are featured for the first time in the rankings.