MUMBAI: The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 features 1397 institutions across 95 countries and territories, more than double the number featured in last year’s pilot edition. The University of Toronto is named the world’s most sustainable university, followed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) in second and The University of Manchester in the third place. QS ranked 56 Indian universities, none of which are among the world’s top 100.
The University of Delhi takes the highest rank in 220th globally and 30th highest in Asia. IIT Bombay comes next, ranking 303. Closing in at 334 is IIT Madras.
The United States (US) is the most represented country or territory, with 209 ranked universities, including one in the world’s top 10, while the United Kingdom (UK) is the second-most featured country, with 93, including two in the top 10. China is the next most-represented location, with 90 universities ranked. No Chinese university places among the top 100.
The report states that India performs excellently in indicators related to Environmental Impact. In Environmental Sustainability, which quantifies an institution’s commitment to, and implementation of, its sustainability and climate strategies, four Indian universities place among the world’s top 100, with the national leader, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), coming 49th, tenth highest in Asia.
Again, IIT boast the country’s best graduate opportunities and career prospects, with all five of the country’s top performers in Employability & Outcomes being IIT. IITB is the top performer, placing 199th.
Similarly, in Health and Wellbeing, which analyses relevant research and quality of life for students and staff, IITB takes the highest rank, in 430th globally.
QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter said: “India, as one of the world’s largest emitters of carbon dioxide, faces a formidable challenge and shoulders immense responsibility for meeting its commitment to achieve net zero by 2070. In this context, the role of Indian universities is pivotal as they continue to expand in number and improve in quality.”
Sowter continued: “While there are commendable achievements in certain areas of the ranking, there are also areas for improvement. The performance of institutions like VIT and the University of Delhi in Environmental Education and Institutional Sustainability is noteworthy and these achievements are crucial for India’s climate action plans. However, challenges related to Environmental Research and Equality remain.”
He added: “To align with the nation’s environmental commitments, universities need to amplify their research capabilities, foster diversity and inclusivity and invest in high-impact environmental research. Furthermore, as India seeks to enhance its inbound and outbound student mobility, carbon offsetting within the sector will become increasingly necessary.”
The University of Delhi takes the highest rank in 220th globally and 30th highest in Asia. IIT Bombay comes next, ranking 303. Closing in at 334 is IIT Madras.
The United States (US) is the most represented country or territory, with 209 ranked universities, including one in the world’s top 10, while the United Kingdom (UK) is the second-most featured country, with 93, including two in the top 10. China is the next most-represented location, with 90 universities ranked. No Chinese university places among the top 100.
The report states that India performs excellently in indicators related to Environmental Impact. In Environmental Sustainability, which quantifies an institution’s commitment to, and implementation of, its sustainability and climate strategies, four Indian universities place among the world’s top 100, with the national leader, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), coming 49th, tenth highest in Asia.
Again, IIT boast the country’s best graduate opportunities and career prospects, with all five of the country’s top performers in Employability & Outcomes being IIT. IITB is the top performer, placing 199th.
Similarly, in Health and Wellbeing, which analyses relevant research and quality of life for students and staff, IITB takes the highest rank, in 430th globally.
QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter said: “India, as one of the world’s largest emitters of carbon dioxide, faces a formidable challenge and shoulders immense responsibility for meeting its commitment to achieve net zero by 2070. In this context, the role of Indian universities is pivotal as they continue to expand in number and improve in quality.”
Sowter continued: “While there are commendable achievements in certain areas of the ranking, there are also areas for improvement. The performance of institutions like VIT and the University of Delhi in Environmental Education and Institutional Sustainability is noteworthy and these achievements are crucial for India’s climate action plans. However, challenges related to Environmental Research and Equality remain.”
He added: “To align with the nation’s environmental commitments, universities need to amplify their research capabilities, foster diversity and inclusivity and invest in high-impact environmental research. Furthermore, as India seeks to enhance its inbound and outbound student mobility, carbon offsetting within the sector will become increasingly necessary.”
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