Jalandhar (Ens): Lovely Professional University (LPU) has strengthened its position in the global higher education landscape, rising to the 4th position among Indian universities and moving into the 501–550 global rank in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. The latest ranking marks an improvement from LPU’s 501–600 global rank and 5th position in India in 2026, placing the university among the leading Indian institutions featured in the latest global assessment.
LPU’s latest performance is particularly notable for its research indicators. The university has been ranked 1st among private universities in India for Research Environment, while securing 4th position in India and 161st globally for Research Quality. Its performance in International Outlook has also continued to strengthen, reflecting the university’s expanding global academic and research engagement.
Commenting on the milestone, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of Lovely Professional University, said, “This recognition by Times Higher Education reinforces our commitment to continuously evolve and offer students opportunities relevant to a rapidly changing world, while completing 25 years marks a significant milestone in our journey of building a university that prepares students for the world beyond the classrooms. Our focus has always been to create an ecosystem where academics, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, industry exposure and sports can develop together.”
