With rapid globalization in today’s world it becomes a matter of great concern for student to select appropriate universities from available in the context of higher educations. This is important for students since awards, recognition and rankings provide a clear indication of how a university aspires to operate, in terms of its educational and research missions and graduate employment prospects.
With this year’s achievements, Chandigarh University is proud to take its place among the leading universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, ranking first among the private universities in India and 120th among 6278 Asian HEIs. Rising 29 places last year, Chandigarh University enters an exclusive club with the IITs, IISc, and JNU as the leading Asian university.
This article focuses on the 11 parameters on which QS Asia University Rankings 2025 benchmark universities and investigate Chandigarh University’s success in these areas.
Key Performance Indicators in QS Asia University Rankings 2025
The QS Asia University Rankings compare universities according to eleven specific and well-thought-out performance parameters that would give a clear insight into the quality as well as worth of the institution in question. Here’s a breakdown of each indicator and how they contribute to a university's overall ranking:
Academic Reputation (30%)
Academic Reputation (30%) Scholars’ opinion is what determines academic reputation and it focuses on how a university is viewed by scholars and academic across the globe. Standing on nearly 100 thousand academics’ opinions, this indicator characterizes an institution in terms of academic prestige and research quality. The improved rank of CU in the academic reputation index at 119 in Asia calls for a confirmation of CU’s academics that boast of a sound education foundation.
Employer Reputation (20%)
This indicator is very useful for students because it reveals the reputation of a university’s graduates in the world workplace. In this area, the university stands 56 th in Asia where its graduate employment readiness index combines graduate employment readiness and university industry engagement which Chandigarh University has done remarkably well. The overall score of 90.5 supports the usability of Chandigarh University graduates in developing professionals demanded in national as well as international markets.
Faculty-Student Ratio (10%)
The faculty student ratio assesses the quality of education by focusing on the number of staff teachers for learners. Small classes in most cases result to one on one teaching methods and thus create more favorable environment for learning. Chandigarh University secured the rank of 199 among the universities situated in Asia which clearly indicates that this University support the right ration between students and faculty so that the student community should get proper guidance and direction from the faculties.
Citations per Paper (10%)
This research based measure takes into account the average number of citation to every published paper in the process of evaluating the impact of the university’s research. Indeed, total citations show that research done in a university is valued by scholars and cited across the globe. Chandigarh University has established a splendid rank in this genre which demonstrat the positive and notion bearing researches done by the faculty members and students of the university.
International Research Network (10%)
While, 10% of funding will be utilized for International Research Network.
This indicator assesses how diverse and the range of research partnerships for an institution internationally which is its role in the global academic community. CU’s rank of 206 also highlights its commitment towards research that is international affinity based with emphasis on creation of knowledge sharing platforms throughout Asia and more concretely because of genuine and significant merit.
Papers per Faculty (5%)
This one aims at quantifying the quantity research done in an institution in terms of the size of the faculty which is an indicator of productivity. In this regard, Chandigarh University excels in this regard which establishes, the university more as a research university that encourages the development and creation of new knowledge.
Staff with PhD (5%)
Institutions that recruit faculty members with high PhD completion rates are estimated to have premium teaching and research qualities. Percentage of faculty members with a doctoral degree is also important and in the Chandigarh University most of the faculties possess Doctorate degree thus the university has strong faculty base.
International Student Ratio (2.5 percent)
It measures how cosmopolitan is the campus and how popular the school’s programs among the students from other countries. This year, CU jumped 13 ranks and is ranked 114th in Asia in this parameter with an index of 54.4, which UT nurtures to embrace diversity and internationalisation on campus.
International Faculty Ratio is 2.5%
This one reflects the university’s ability to attract international academic staff and shows the percentage of international faculty. For the RM category, Chandigarh University has also experienced a better enhancement, moving up 11 ranks to 65th place and scoring 72.4. This milestone proves its diverse academic climate as well as its efforts to attract talent from around the world.
Inbound Exchange Student Proportion/Percentage (2.5%)
The inbound exchange students’ balance reflects how many foreign students come to learn on a temporary basis, proving a University’s international mobility factor. This place makes Chandigarh University rank 206th in Asia in this particular regard, where the university is, engaged in student exchange programs which foster intercultural learning.
Outbound Exchange Student Ratio is 2.5 percent
Outbound exchange represents the number of students that attended the exchange programs overseas; it gives students an exposure by foster international experiences. The ranking of the university in the 218th position in this indicator proves that the Chandigarh University is focused on providing international exposure to knowledge and learning for its students.
Chandigarh University’s Rise in Rankings: A Case of Holistic Excellence
Admittedly, overall score of Chandigarh University is 52.5 thereby placing it in 52 th position in India whereas last year it had secured 149 position in Asia. Key highlights of its 2025 QS Asia University Rankings performance include:
Employer Reputation: That places the university 56th among all the institutions in Asia, having climbed three places since the last year, and a score of 90,5 demonstrates how effectively the institution prepares learners for today’s job market.
International Faculty Ratio: Moving up to 65 th in Asia, CU has expanded the reach of its attraction to International academic staff which has enhanced its academic fabric.
Academic Reputation: The university was the university up 22 places to 119th place in Asia, thus proving the university’s popularity among other renowned universities.
International Student Ratio: Globally skyrocketed by 13 positions, the Chandigarh University is placed at the 114th position which has witnessed an increase in the number of international students with the energy and multicultural environment on the campus.
CU has fared well and rank high this year in QS Asia University Rankings proving it as one of the best private university in India and Asia. The university has thus placed itself competitively among the IITs, IISc, and JNU and can beat several IITS, NITs, and universities of developed countries including China, Japan, and South Korea.
Chandigarh University: A Gateway to Global Opportunities for Students!
The QS Asia University Rankings 2025 presents the results of the analysis of universities’ performance in Asia based on 11 key parameters. All the KPIs are an emissary of how much an institution values and invests in quality education, internationalization, and research. Students really need reviews since they can check the position of a certain university, the ambiance provided by it and the offered perspectives after graduation.
A stellar improvement in the QS University Rankings-Asia 2025 presents not only the CU as one of the best private universities in India but also shows its increasing significance in Asia’s higher educational space. Through such outstanding performances across each indicator and earning such competitive rankings, the Chandigarh University shows commitment to the future of education by providing its students a global education platform and positively impacting the world academically.