June 24, 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app remains in world’s top 50 for THE ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Impact Ratings
Sustained top-50 performance reflects commitment to real-world impact
The University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) has again been ranked among the world’s leading universities for sustainability, placing equal 41st globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Impact Ratings.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app has remained in the global top 50 for the past three years, underscoring its consistent performance across teaching, research, operations and engagement aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2026 rankings evaluate 1,646 universities from 116 countries and territories.
Vice-Chancellor Professor G.Q. Max Lu AO said the result recognised ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s long-term commitment to making a positive difference locally and globally.
“Being placed 41st in the world is a strong result and a clear reflection of the collective effort across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app,” Professor Lu said. “Our staff and students continue to make a real difference through research, partnerships and practical action. We are especially proud to remain in the global top 50 for the third consecutive year.”
Overall scores are calculated using each institution's result in SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), combined with their three highest-performing SDGs.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app ranked 63rd globally in the Partnerships for the Goals SDG. The metrics for Partnerships for the Goals look at ways in which universities support the SDGs through collaboration with other countries, the promotion of best practices and the publication of data and evidence.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s other strongest-performing SDGs in 2026 were:
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - equal 20th
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - 45th
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - 78th
Overall, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app improved in five of the 17 SDGs measured in the ratings.