Australian universities have again been recognised for making a difference in the latest global Impact Rankings from The Times Higher Education (THE).
The annual THE Impact Rankings assess the social and economic contributions of universities around the world towards the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
Key highlights for Australian universities
- Griffith University ranks 2nd globally
- Western Sydney University ranks 3rd globally
- 11 Australian universities rank in the top 100
- Australia is one of only a small number of countries with multiple universities in the global top 10, alongside Malaysia and Canada.
Consistent performance across the sector
With 11 universities in the top 100, the concentration of Australian education providers at the top of the rankings reflects consistent, system-wide strength in addressing sustainability challenges.
Western Sydney University continues its strong performance after holding the number one position for four consecutive years, remaining among the top-ranked providers globally.
Global benchmark for sustainability impact
The THE Sustainability Impact Ratings are the only global rankings that assess universities against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), measuring performance across research, teaching, community engagement and institutional stewardship.
There are:
- 1,646 universities ranked globally
- 116 countries and territories represented.
Australia leads or jointly leads with top universities in meeting SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 14 (life below water), and SDG 13 (climate action).
This strong performance reflects a sustained focus on delivering positive social, environmental and economic outcomes through higher education.
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