LPU ranks 48th in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has created history by becoming one of the first Indian universities to enter the top 50 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025.

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Ranked 48th worldwide, LPU has emerged as a leading force in India’s higher education sector, pushing boundaries and redefining the global standing of Indian universities.

In this achievement, LPU has outperformed several institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Iowa State University, North Carolina State University and top Indian institutes such as IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and IIM Indore.

LPU has also retained its second position in India across both public and private universities for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its leadership in shaping the future of higher education. In the quality education (SDG 4) category, LPU secured an 18th global rank, reflecting its strong commitment to inclusive and high-quality learning.

The THE Impact Rankings assess universities’ performance in achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). LPU earned an overall score of 92.6, a substantial rise from 86.2 last year, moving the university from the 101–200 global band in 2024 to the top 50 in 2025.

Chancellor Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal said, “This global milestone is a proud moment not just for LPU, but for Indian higher education at large. We are honoured to be among the first universities from India to be ranked in the Top 50 globally. It reflects LPU’s belief that universities must be both globally competitive and socially responsible.”

LPU has also achieved outstanding ranks globally across multiple SDGs: 5th in affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), 8th in zero hunger (SDG 2), 6th in sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) and 16th in clean water and sanitation (SDG 6).