University Impact Rankings 2025 for UN SDG 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure

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Times Higher Education has recognised 1,156 universities from 105 countries/territories for their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure. The top institutions are at the forefront of promoting sustainable industrialisation, enhancing economic development and expanding equitable access to industry. Through cutting-edge research, development of new technologies and fostering industrial diversification, these universities play a crucial role in shaping resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrial practices.

Key insights: universities leading on industry, innovation and infrastructure solutions globally

  • Twelve universities tie at number one, spanning Brazil, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea and the UK
  • The Netherlands’ University of Twente is the highest newly-ranked institution at joint first place
  • Turkey is the most-represented country, with 84 ranked institutions
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