The 2024 University Impact Rankings by Times Higher Education highlight and praise universities for their outstanding contributions to advancing various United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These institutions showcase excellence in specific fields and demonstrate a comprehensive commitment to global sustainable development. Through their achievements across multiple SDGs, they reaffirm their dedication to tackling critical global issues such as environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic growth, and collaborative partnerships.
Recognized for their significant impact on sustainable development across diverse areas, these leading universities play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and resilient future. Their holistic approach emphasizes the importance of addressing global challenges comprehensively, underlining academia’s essential role in driving sustainable progress.
In compiling the overall Impact Ranking for 2024, which assessed 2,152 universities across 125 countries/regions, Times Higher Education has named Western Sydney University in Australia as the top-ranked institution for the third consecutive year. Following closely behind are the University of Manchester in the UK and the University of Tasmania in Australia, jointly occupying the second position in the rankings. Pakistan is represented by 89 universities in the 2024 THE University Impact Ranking, with Comsats University Islamabad securing the top position among Pakistani institutions, ranking between 201 and 300.
Highlighted below are some universities featured in the University Impact Ranking list. This comprehensive ranking celebrates universities that excel in specific SDGs while maintaining excellence across a wide range of goals, emphasizing the interconnected nature of all SDGs and the importance of employing multifaceted strategies to achieve sustainable development.
