SRM University-A.P. features in THE World University Rankings 2027
SRM University–A.P. has entered the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 for the first time, securing a place in the 1001–1200 band in its debut year of participation, according to a release from the university’s management.
Milestone for a young institution
The university said the recognition makes it the youngest private university in India to achieve this distinction within 10 years of its inauguration. The management added that the milestone marks a significant step in the institution’s emergence as a research-led university. It also noted that SRM University–A.P. is the first university in Andhra Pradesh to attain this honour within such a timeframe.
Performance across indicators
In its first appearance, SRM University–A.P. recorded a score of 58.5 in the International Outlook category, placing it fifth in the country on this indicator, the university stated. The International Outlook metric, as highlighted by the institution, reflects the extent of global engagement and collaboration.
The university also reported a Research Quality score of 55.4. According to the management, this performance points to the reach, influence, and growing impact of the university’s scholarly work within the global research community.
Significance of the ranking
Describing the ranking as a “significant step,” the university’s management framed the outcome as evidence of a maturing research culture and strengthening international ties. The debut placement in the 1001–1200 band, together with the strong International Outlook and Research Quality scores, was presented as a sign of the university’s accelerating trajectory in teaching and research outcomes.
Institutional response
In its release, the university expressed that the recognition validates ongoing investments in research, faculty development, and internationalisation. It underscored that the results affirm the institution’s progress towards becoming a research-led university with an expanding global footprint.
Conclusion
SRM University–A.P.’s first-time inclusion in the THE World University Rankings 2027, with a placement in the 1001–1200 band and notable scores in International Outlook and Research Quality, marks a notable achievement for a young university. Framed by the institution as both a state first within a decade and a national benchmark among private peers of similar age, the recognition underscores its growing academic and research presence on the global stage.
