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THE 2025 University Impact rankings: Check the list of top 10 global institutions here
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 were released today, June 18, 2025, showcasing the universities making the most significant contributions to sustainability and global development.
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This year's rankings evaluated 2,526 institutions from 130 countries and territories, measuring their performance against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Western Sydney University has retained the top position for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting its consistent leadership in sustainability.
Asia's growing prominence is evident, with the region accounting for more than half of all ranked universities and leading 10 out of the 17 individual SDG categories.
Institutions from emerging economies also made a strong showing—Indonesia's Universitas Airlangga entered the top 10 globally. Meanwhile, eight countries, including Botswana, the Maldives, and Estonia, appeared in the rankings for the first time, signaling a broader global commitment to sustainable development in higher education.
THE University Impact Rankings 2025: Check list of top universities here
Here are the leading universities featured in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, recognised for their outstanding contributions to sustainability and progress on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. These institutions have demonstrated exceptional commitment to global challenges through impactful research, inclusive policies, and strong community engagement.
Ranks
University Name
Overall score
Region
1
Western Sydney University
98.7
Australia
2
University of Manchester
98.4
United Kingdom
3
Kyungpook National University (KNU)
97.8
South Korea
4
Griffith University
97.7
Australia
4
University of Tasmania
97.7
Australia
6
Arizona State University (Tempe)
97.1
United States
6
Queen's University
97.1
Canada
8
University of Alberta
97.0
Canada
9
Aalborg University
96.9
Denmark
9
Universitas Airlangga
96.9
Indonesia
11
UNSW Sydney
96.2
Australia
