University Impact Rankings 2025 for UN SDG 3: good health and well-being
Leading universities for advancing global health in 2025
Times Higher Education has assessed and ranked 1,788 universities from 119 countries/territories for their exceptional contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3: good health and well-being. These institutions are leading good health and well-being initiatives across diverse populations; they are at the forefront of advancing universal health coverage, reducing preventable deaths, and enhancing public health through innovative research, comprehensive health services and community outreach programmes. They excel in addressing key health challenges such as mental health support, access to essential medicines and reproductive health services.
Key insights: universities promoting good health and well-being globally
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Ireland is number one
- Iran’s Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences is the highest newly-ranked institution in the good health and well-being table
- Turkey is the most-represented country, with 103 ranked institutions
- UK institutions leading in good health and well-being include University of Manchester and Swansea University
Explore Rating by Sustainable Development Goal
OVERALL
1
No poverty
2
Zero hunger
3
Good health and well-being
4
Quality education
5
Gender equality
6
Clean water and sanitation
7
Affordable and clean energy
8
Decent work and economic growth
9
Industry innovation and infrastructure
10
Reducing inequalities
11
Sustainable cities and communities
12
Responsible consumption and production
13
Climate action
14
Life below water
15
Life on land
16
Peace, justice and strong institutions
17
Partnerships for the goals
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