15 out of 21
- Universities in Chennai
- Ranked in at least one ranking
24
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Chennai
- (19 institution and 5 subject rankings)
6
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Chennai
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Chennai, India
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Chennai
- 29 Mar, 2021: US News: Best Grad Schools (US) (Medicine - Research) updated with St. Peter's University in position 256.
- 18 Mar, 2021: Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities updated with Indian Institute of Technology Madras ranked highest among 9 listed universities in Chennai.
- 17 Mar, 2021: Publication of Nature Index - Top 200 Institutions in Asia Pacific. Indian Institute of Technology Madras ranked #154.
- 17 Mar, 2021: Latest Nature Index - Top 200 Rising Institutions in Asia Pacific from Nature Index. in position #164.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Chennai
Mechanical Engineering
#76
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Physics & Astronomy
#151
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Economics & Econometrics
#401
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Rankings of universities in Chennai, India 2021
#1
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(1648 reviews)
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#2
Anna University
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#4
Sathyabama University
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#5
Saveetha University
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 01 March, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#7
Presidency College, Chennai
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
#8
Sri Sivasubrmaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(4 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#9
Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#10
Sri Ramachandra University
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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nirf National Institutional Ranking Framework
[Published 11 June, 2020] |
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Careers360 Top Universities India
[Published 07 April, 2020] |
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#11
Vel Tech Dr.RR and Dr.SR Technical University
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(581 reviews)
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 25 November, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#12
Crescent School of Business, B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 25 November, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
#13
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(458 reviews)
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 25 November, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#14
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(58 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#17
Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University
Student satisfaction:
3.9 / 5.0
(30 reviews)
#19
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#20
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
#21
Vel Tech Business School, Veltech Dr RR & Dr SR Technical University
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Chennai Key Facts for International Students
Population: 4329000
Time: GMT +5
District/province: Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Living costs for students in Chennai:
* 100 = prices in London
- Living costs without accommodation 32* (68% cheaper than London)
- All costs including accommodation 22* (78% cheaper than London)
- Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 32* (68% cheaper than London)
- Average Big Mac price 201.40 INR
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Map with location of universities in Chennai
FAQ
Indian Institute of Technology Madras ranks #1 in Chennai in our meta ranking composed of 96 university rankings.
Among all universities in Chennai Anna University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 23 rankings where Anna University is listed.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked best in Chennai for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked best in Chennai for Natural Sciences (Physics & Astronomy). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked best in Chennai for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics & Econometrics). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 8365
- Published:
- 10 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 499
- Published:
- 19 September, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 650
- Published:
- 25 November, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 10%
International research network 10%
Citations per paper 10%
- Universities:
- 400
- Published:
- 06 May, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings BRICS:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 20%
Staff with a PhD 10%
Papers per faculty 10%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Careers360
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 07 April, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Careers360 Top Universities India:
- Academic output
Impact
Intellectual Property (IP)
Productivity
Learning
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 1175
- Published:
- 09 July, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 799
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 11 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -nirf National Institutional Ranking Framework:
- Teaching, Learning and Resources 30%
Research and Professional Practices 30%
Graduation Outcomes 20%
Outreach and Inclusivity 10%
Perception 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 4357
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 827
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 10016
- Published:
- 17 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 8867
- Published:
- 24 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 214
- Published:
- 26 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 1139
- Published:
- 01 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 20%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 10%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Universities:
- 489
- Published:
- 28 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:
- Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
Teaching 25%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%
- Universities:
- 414
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
Urap
- Universities:
- 3000
- Published:
- 03 December, 2020
Us News
- Universities:
- 1499
- Published:
- 19 October, 2020
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%