Creating a world-class university is not just an act of construction — it is an act of vision. It requires strategic foresight, academic leadership, and a deep understanding of how learning ecosystems evolve. For countries like India, where higher education is rapidly transforming under the NEP 2020 implementation, establishing globally benchmarked institutions has become a national imperative.
In their acclaimed work “The Road to Academic Excellence,” Jamil Salmi and Philip Altbach discuss how universities can be designed and nurtured to achieve global recognition. Drawing from their ideas and from Eduprogress and Research Pvt Ltd’s experience as a Higher Education Consultant providing services to Indian and international institutions , this article outlines how to build a world-class university from the ground up — combining governance, leadership, accreditation, and long-term sustainability.
