QS World University Rankings 2027 released

Exam-focused facts from the 20 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of the United States secured the top position in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Imperial College London of the United Kingdom and Stanford University of the United States shared the second spot in the rankings.
India recorded its strongest-ever representation in the rankings with 52 institutions featured.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi was the highest-ranked Indian institution, securing the 118th position globally.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay was the second highest-ranked Indian institution at 134th place globally.