IIT Hyderabad Climbs to Global Rank 588 in QS World University Rankings 2027

Hyderabad, June 18, 2026: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has continued its phenomenal ascent on the global stage with a significant leap in the QS World University Rankings 2027, securing a global rank of 588, up from 664 in the previous edition, marking one of its strongest performances in the globally respected rankings. The improvement reflects the institute’s growing international recognition for research excellence, innovation-led education, and impactful technology development.

A major contributor to this achievement is IIT Hyderabad’s exceptional performance in the Citations per Faculty indicator, where it has achieved a global rank of 123, placing it among the world’s leading research-intensive institutions. The institute’s score in this indicator rose to 86.8, highlighting the increasing influence, quality, and global visibility of research produced by its faculty and scholars.

The rankings also indicate improvement in several other key parameters, including Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Employment Outcomes, and Sustainability, reflecting IIT Hyderabad’s growing standing among academic peers, employers, and global stakeholders. The institute’s overall score increased to 28.7, while its relative global performance improved from 55.9% to 61.0%, indicating that IIT Hyderabad now outperforms more than 61% of ranked universities worldwide.

Year-on-Year Growth Trajectory

Ranking Year Global Rank Citations per Faculty Indicator Overall Performance vs. Global Peers
2027 588 Global Rank: 123 (Up 7 places) Better than 61.0% of institutions
2026 664 Score: 84 Better than 55.9% of institutions
2025 681–690 Score: 71.1 Better than 54.2% of institutions

Over the past few years, IIT Hyderabad has consistently strengthened its global position, moving from the 691–700 band in 2024, to 664 in 2026, and now reaching 588 globally in 2027. This upward trajectory reflects the institute’s focused investments in high-quality research, interdisciplinary collaborations, faculty excellence, innovation ecosystems, and global engagement.

Speaking on the achievement, Prof. B S Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, said:”Our significant breakthrough in the QS World University Rankings 2027 is a validation of our aggressive focus on deep-tech innovation, translational research, and robust academic ecosystem. Rising 76 places globally and entering the top 123 in Citations per Faculty shows that our research is not just growing in volume but is actively shaping global scientific discourses. This success belongs entirely to our relentless faculty, passionate researchers, and dedicated students who continually redefine excellence. As a relatively young institute, our gaze remains fixed on higher milestones as we scale our international collaborations and industry footprints.”

Dr. Saurabh Sandilya, Nodal QS Ranking Coordinator, IIT Hyderabad, said:“IIT Hyderabad’s rise in the QS World University Rankings 2027 is an encouraging recognition of our research excellence and academic ecosystem. The improvement is the result of the collective efforts of our faculty, students, researchers, and administration, and motivates us to strengthen other strategic areas as well. “

The strong research performance reflected in the rankings is supported by IIT Hyderabad’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. Established in 2008, the institute has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing technology institutions, with 13,750+ publications, over 2.76+ lakh citations, around 755Patents, and nearly 300 Startups nurtured through its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The institute is also driving impactful research in strategic areas such as 6G communications, Autonomous navigation, Semiconductors, AI embedded engineering, Advanced manufacturing, Sustainability, Advanced materials and critical minerals, Healthcare technologies, Quantum technologies, AR/VR and Smart mobility.

IIT Hyderabad’s continued progress in international rankings aligns with its broader vision of becoming a globally recognized innovation-driven institution through excellence in education, research, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and international collaborations. The latest QS ranking further reinforces the institute’s growing reputation as a destination for cutting-edge research and transformative technology development.