QS Asia Rankings 2027: University of Hong Kong first, IIT Delhi the Indian institution named at 66th

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QS Asia Rankings 2027: University of Hong Kong first, IIT Delhi the Indian institution named at 66th

3 November 2026

The British higher education analysts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have brought out the QS World University Rankings: Asia for 2027. The edition covers 1,722 universities drawn from 26 higher education systems in Asia. The University of Hong Kong is placed first. The Indian institution named in the release is IIT Delhi, at 66th. India has 325 ranked universities, which puts it second by count behind Mainland China with 448. The release also points to India's strength in research output and in the share of staff holding doctorates. QS publishes a separate global ranking as well as regional ones for Asia, Latin America and other regions.

Universities ranked: 1,722 Higher education systems: 26 First place: University of Hong Kong IIT Delhi rank: 66th Indian universities ranked: 325 Mainland China universities ranked: 448

Why it matters for exams: QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the publisher of the QS World University Rankings, and who tops the Asia edition is a recurring Reports and Indices question.

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3 November 2026 Source: The Print

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QS Quacquarelli Symonds — A British company that publishes world and regional university rankings every year.