Chandigarh University ranks 526th in global rankings 2027

Choosing the right course and the right university is one of the most important decisions in a student's academic journey, as higher education plays a big role in shaping future career opportunities and professional success.

So for taking an informed decision, it’s imperative for students and their parents to see various national and global rankings to shortlist a world-class university for pursuing a degree programme. Several organisations publish global university rankings based on factors such as academic reputation, employer perception, research output and international outlook. Among them, the QS World University Rankings, published annually by London-based higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), are widely recognised as one of the leading global benchmarks for assessing the performance and reputation of higher education institutions.The QS World University Rankings¹ draw on data from more than 16.4 million academic papers and insights from over 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers worldwide. The rankings assess universities across a range of indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, research performance, international outlook and student experience.Together, these metrics provide a comprehensive view of an institution's overall quality and global standing.

. With indicators of institutional reputation, academic excellence and global standing in the higher education landscape, QS Rankings give the insight a student needs to narrow down his or her choices and find the right university for a course.

Global standingThe latest edition of the QS World University Rankings reflects Chandigarh University's continued presence among globally ranked higher education institutions. Continuing its remarkable rise among the world's leading higher education institutions, Chandigarh University (CU) has made impressive strides in the latest edition of prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027 by securing an overall world rank of 526, an increase of 49 ranks as compared to 575th rank in QS’ 2026 Rankings.This is for the fifth consecutive year that Chandigarh University’s global rankings have witnessed an impressive surge with CU’s world rank going up by an impressive 274 ranks -- from the 800th rank in 2023 to 526th in 2027’s Rankings. As per the latest QS World University Rankings, with All India Rank of 13 among all universities in the country as compared to 16th rank in 2026’s rankings, Chandigarh University now ranks among the top 1% of universities in India and the top 2% of universities in the World, underscoring its growing reputation as a leading institution of higher learning, both in India and globally.

Rankings by indicatorsChandigarh University’s top ranking, the QS World University Rankings 2027 is based on its strong performance across most of performance indicators including Employer Reputation, International Research Network, Academic Reputation, International Faculty Ratio and International Faculty Ratio.Employer reputationIn the Employer Reputation indicator, which measures the reputation of institutions and their programmes among employers, Chandigarh University has shown exceptional performance by securing 2nd Rank among private universities in India.

This reputation among employers is evident from the high demand for Chandigarh University graduates in the corporate sector which makes Chandigarh University a top choice for MNCs.

In 2025, over 1300 top notch global and Indian Companies turned up at CU campus with over 10,000 job offers across diverse streams.Over 350 MNCs including Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Hewlett Packard, SAP Labs, Samsung, L&T, Arcesium, Wipro, Flipkart recruited a record 3750 engineering students of Chandigarh University with a CU student securing an international package of Rs 1.7 Crore while Rs 60 LPA remained highest national package. While Microsoft (Rs 50 LPA) and Amazon (Rs 60 LPA) remained among top recruiters, over 50 Companies offered package of over Rs 15 LPA, 100 companies offered over Rs 10 LPA². Over 400 leading MNCs including Amazon, Flipkart, IBM, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Danone Foods, KPMG, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, VIVO, ICICI Bank and ITC offered 1427 jobs to CU’s MBA students. Over 118 Chain Hotels, Airlines, and Tour & Travel Management companies, including The Oberoi Group, The Grand, JW Marriott, Radisson, Hotel Lalit, Hotel Taj, The Claridges and Hyatt Regency, Indigo, Jet Airlines, Vistara, Spice Jet and Cox & King, offered 343 jobs to Chandigarh University’s Tourism and Hospitality Management students in 2025².

Academic reputation In Academic Reputation indicator, which assesses the quality of teaching and research undergone by the university through a global survey, Chandigarh University secured 1st rank among all private universities and 491st rank in the world as compared to 561st rank in 2026 which is an increase of 70 ranks as per QS World University Rankings 2027. This ever growing academic reputation has helped the Chandigarh University make rapid strides in India’s educational landscape with its industry tailored new age programs.

Chandigarh University offers globally-recognised industry collaborative programmes in emerging technologies, including AI and Machine Learning (ML), Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Analytics and Fintech in collaboration with renowned MNCs including Microsoft, IBM, Intel, TCS, Virtusa, KPMG, SAS, AON, NSE, PwC, Adobe, Meta, Deloitte, Grant Thornton and NISM.International research networkChandigarh University’s global rank in the ‘International Research Network’ parameter improved by an impressive 240 ranks – from 603 in 2026 to 363 in 2027 rankings.

With this, Chandigarh University ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world for the International Research Network which indicates an institution's success in creating and sustaining research partnerships with institutions in other locations.

Chandigarh University ranked among India’s top 5 Universities in the International Research Network in the QS World University Rankings 2027.Chandigarh University's strong performance in the International Research Network indicator reflects its focus on research and innovation. The university's students and faculty have collectively authored more than 24,000 research publications and filed over 6,000 patent applications. Of these, more than 5,800 patents have been published, while over 260 have been granted across various domains. In 2024-25 alone, Chandigarh University students filed 743 patents, 770 of such patents were published and 49 patents were granted³. Marking a significant global research impact, 44 faculty members from CU were featured among the world’s top 2 percent scientists as per the Stanford University–Elsevier list³.

Chandigarh University allocates Rs 15 Crore annually for research-intensive learning and houses 60 Research Centers, 30 Industry-sponsored Advanced Research Labs. Chandigarh University promotes entrepreneurship in academia through innovation. CU’s Technology Business Incubator (CU-TBI) has incubated over 250 student Start-Ups successfully.Establishing a strong presence in global academic databases, CU has produced 25,000+ scholarly documents in key areas including engineering, computer science, life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and management, according to Scopus. Over 1.53 lakh Scopus citations of CU’s diverse research output reflects a robust and growing research ecosystem₄.International Faculty RatioIn the International Faculty Ratio (IFR) indicator which looks at the ratio of international faculty staff to overall staff, Chandigarh University secured 3rd rank among India’s all universities and 512th rank in the world. Chandigarh University has over 1300 visiting foreign faculty members who include 560 International Research Network scholars. By attracting international academics, Chandigarh University benefits in terms of its research and teaching diversity and collaborations.

It also shows Chandigarh University’s positive reputation and its open and collaborative academic environment.International student ratioIn the International Student Ratio (ISR) indicator, which looks at the ratio of international students to overall students, Chandigarh University secured 4th rank among all universities in India and 671st rank in the world. With it ever growing reputation for global excellence, Chandigarh University attracts over 3000 students from 65 countries which helps in terms of networking, cultural exchanges, a more diverse learning experience, and alumni diversity.Reference/s:

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