SRM University has got the unique distinction of being awarded four star rating by Quacquarelli Symonds (‘QS’). The university has also been awarded five star rating for employability, teaching and inclusiveness. The SRM University is among the two universities in India and one of the fifty universities in the world to be awarded the four stars. The QS 4star award was received by the Dr P.Sathyanaryan, President (SRM University) from Mr Ashwin Fernandes, Regional Director - Middle East & Africa, QS. Present on the occasion were Principle Coordinator Dr Augustine - Director (E&T) Dr Muthutamilchelvam –Registrar, Dr N Sethuraman, Dr TP Ganesan - Pro VC (SRM university).
Objective of QS Star Ratings
One of the key objectives of the QS star rating is to help the students know about the employability once they graduate from the university, the sports facilities and community engagement. The aim is to make the students aware about the nuanced mission of the university as well. These star ratings also enable the students to make an informed decision.
Parameters on which Universities are ranked
Some of the factors which are taken into account by the QS while ranking the universities are Teaching, Employability, Research, Internationalization, Facilities, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Specialist programmes.
The ratings which are done by QS, the London based organisation are a benchmark for the other universities in India. The ratings of the Universities are done in an extremely comprehensive manner by QS. They also enable the universities to identify their strengths and work upon those areas in which they are not very strong. Speaking about the ranking system, Ashwin Fernandes, stated, “QS ranking covers most of the aspects including faculties social responsibilities etc.”
At SRM University, students can select from a wide array of programmes such as genetic engineering, nanotechnology, bioinformatics to name a few.
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