Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025: India has emerged as the most represented country in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) 2025 released by Times Higher Education (THE). With 65 universities on the list, the rankings showcase India’s growing influence in the global academic landscape.
India’s Top Performers in the ISR 2025
Among Indian institutions, Anna University has secured the highest position, ranking 42nd globally. It is followed by:
- VIT University: 65th
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology: 84th
- KIIT University: 92nd
- Delhi University: 98th
Other Indian Universities in the Rankings
Several other prominent Indian universities have made their mark in the rankings:
- Lovely Professional University: 99th
- Amity University (Noida): 101st
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences: 102nd
- Jamia Millia Islamia: 103rd
- Jawaharlal Nehru University: 105th
Additionally, Sharda University, Panjab University, and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education have also earned spots on the list, further boosting India’s academic representation.
Global Leaders in Interdisciplinary Science
While India dominates in numbers, the United States leads the global rankings with its institutions securing top spots:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): 1st
- Stanford University: 2nd
Singapore’s Contribution to the Top 10
Singapore stands out as the only Asian country in the global top 10, with:
- National University of Singapore (NUS): 3rd
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU): 9th
Asia’s Dominance in the Top 100
Asia continues to shine in the ISR 2025, with 47 universities from 15 countries making it to the top 100. India and Saudi Arabia lead the charge with six institutions each, while Hong Kong and Japan follow with five institutions each.
Notable rankings among Asian universities include:
- University of Hong Kong: 13th
- China’s Fudan University: 16th
Europe and Other Global Highlights
The Netherlands represents Europe in the top 10 with Wageningen University & Research, ranked 7th. Other high-ranking institutions from the United States include:
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Duke University
- University of Minnesota
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
