CU’s Academic Excellence Recognized in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings 2026 have highlighted an astonishing change in modern international education, and Chandigarh University has yet again been the gleaming light. This is not just a statistical number, as the university is ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide, which is out of the approximately 28,500 universities worldwide. It is a testament to a vision, an undying zeal for academic excellence, and a culture rooted in innovation.

Having carried out its first pioneering research in the industry in 1990, QS has been coming up and applying the ways of analysis and comparative data gathering techniques that are used to highlight the strong points of a higher learning organization. Chandigarh University, among other renowned HEIs, has yet again established itself in the global arena in a number of areas.

Rankings that show commitment

Global rank - #575

Chandigarh University, ranked among the Top 2 % universities of the world, has leaped up 125 positions to attain overall global ranks of #575 in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026. Led by unmatched standards of superiority and innovation, CU can proudly judge itself as the gold standard of the industry, as it was ranked #16 in India in the category.

Employer Reputation Ranking #147

At the top management level down to strategic management, one can speak of the commitment of Chandigarh University in developing future leaders. Having a top 150 achievement in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) all around the globe, the Employer Reputation of CU now stands at 146 based on having transformative programs and an innovative approach, as compared to the preceding one, where its ranking had been at 171.

International Research Network Ranking #12

Chandigarh University is one of the most popular universities of India and the one having the greatest number of collaborations (515+) with institutions of the world, receiving awards for the largest number of collaborations. This year, under the QS World University Rankings 2026 ratings, CU has secured rank 12 in the world in its International Research Network (IRN), as it leaped 14 places compared to last year.

Academic Reputation Ranking #13

Placed #16 in India’s top HEIs both in the public and the private sphere, CU obtains a position in the Top 15 of world higher academic establishments according to Academic Reputation. CU ranked #13 in Academic Reputation in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is QS World University Rankings 2026 all about?

QS World University Rankings 2026 is a highly regarded evaluation that gauges the competencies of a university in its areas of academic focus. It gives a suggestion to students, teachers, and policymakers by discussing several topics and identifying institutions that prove themselves to be the brightest in a specific discipline. The rankings apply a fundamental approach that addresses vital variables, and this year also added another indicator- International Student Diversity (ISD), which shows the number and diversity of international students based on the number of countries of origin and ethnic backgrounds in an institution.

In a world where academic institutions are often judged by their history, Chandigarh University is proving that legacy can be created and not just inherited. This is not just a figure, but an affirmation of our cherished dream of revolutionising the education landscape. This legacy of quality learning has extended its wings further to Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh campus, a campus where innovation meets leadership, and learning is future-centric.