INDIA

Amrita Becomes First Indian University in THE World 100 Network

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"Education should impart values that refine human heart and mind, alongside acquiring scientific knowledge to serve society." - Amma

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has achieved a major international milestone by becoming the first Indian university invited into The World 100 Reputation Network. Managed by Times Higher Education (THE), this exclusive global network brings together leaders and communications strategists from top-tier research universities worldwide to collaborate on global standing, institutional strategy, and international partnership.

Standing Alongside Global Peers

Membership in the network is strictly invitation-only, reserved for institutions ranked among the top 200 in overall global university rankings or the Top 100 in the THE Impact Rankings. Amrita earned its place through its outstanding performance in global sustainability and social impact, where it currently ranks #37 globally—placing its community-focused research on par with top North American and European institutions like Western University, Michigan State, and Penn State.

Compassion-Driven Innovation

Founded on Amma’s core teaching that education should nurture both character and societal well-being, Amrita’s recognition reflects decades of translating academic research into real-world solutions:

  • Pioneering Rural Development: Empowering self-reliant communities through technology and sustainable sanitation via Amrita SeRVe.
  • Accessible Healthcare & Medical Innovation: Delivering world-class, affordable surgical care and pediatric cardiac treatment through Amrita Hospitals.
  • Disaster Resilience & Climate Action: Developing advanced wireless landslide warning systems and water purification technologies for vulnerable regions.

This historical inclusion not only strengthens Amrita's global academic partnerships and dual-degree pathways, but also establishes a prominent voice for compassionate, impact-driven research on the world higher education stage.