India's Rise in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025

India has made great progress in global university rankings, especially in Interdisciplinary Science, as shown in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. This ranking highlights universities that are leading the way in research and collaboration across different subjects to tackle global challenges like climate change, health issues, and technology developments.

Why This is Important for India

India has emerged as the most represented country in the rankings, with 65 Indian universities making it to the list. This reflects India’s growing role in interdisciplinary research, where universities bring together knowledge from different fields to solve complex issues.

Top Indian Universities in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025

The following table shows the top Indian universities ranked in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. Indian universities are recognized for their research output, reputation, and focus on addressing global problems.

Rank	University
42	Anna University
65	VIT University
84	SRM Institute of Science and Technology
92	KIIT University
98	University of Delhi
99	Lovely Professional University
101	Amity University, Noida
102	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
103	Jamia Millia Islamia
105	Jawaharlal Nehru University

Top Global Universities in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025

The rankings also feature universities from across the world, including the United States and Singapore, which continue to lead the field of interdisciplinary research.

Rank	University	Country
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	United States
2	Stanford University	United States
3	National University of Singapore	Singapore
4	California Institute of Technology	United States
5	Duke University	United States
6	University of Minnesota	United States
7	Wageningen University & Research	Netherlands
8	University of California, Santa Barbara	United States
9	Nanyang Technological University	Singapore
10	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	United States

India’s Growing Role in Global Academia

India is becoming a key player in global academic research, with many universities focusing on interdisciplinary studies. This involves combining engineering, life sciences, computer science, and other fields to solve important challenges like healthcare, environmental sustainability, and technology innovation.

Summary of the News

Category	Details
Key Highlight	India’s growing role in interdisciplinary research, with 65 universities featured in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025.
Top Indian Universities in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025	Anna University (Rank 42), VIT University (Rank 65), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Rank 84), KIIT University (Rank 92), University of Delhi (Rank 98), Lovely Professional University (Rank 99), Amity University (Rank 101), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Rank 102), Jamia Millia Islamia (Rank 103), Jawaharlal Nehru University (Rank 105).
Global Leaders in Interdisciplinary Science	MIT (USA) – Rank 1, Stanford University (USA) – Rank 2, National University of Singapore (Singapore) – Rank 3, California Institute of Technology (USA) – Rank 4, Duke University (USA) – Rank 5, University of Minnesota (USA) – Rank 6.
Significance for India	Reflects India’s growing contribution to interdisciplinary research that combines various fields (engineering, life sciences, computer science) to address global issues such as healthcare, climate change, and technological advancements.