University Impact Rankings 2025 for UN SDG 11: sustainable cities and communities
Leading universities promoting urban sustainability in 2025
Times Higher Education has recognised 1,154 universities from 98 countries/territories for their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11: sustainable cities and communities. These institutions excel in integrating sustainability into urban development, enhancing access to basic services, and improving the quality of public spaces and the take-up of public transport. Through targeted research and practical initiatives, they address the environmental impacts of cities and work towards building resilient urban environments.
Key insights: universities advancing sustainable cities and communities globally
- University of Manchester in the UK is number one in the sustainable cities and communities table
- Egypt’s Aswan University is the highest newly-ranked institution
- Turkey is the most-represented country in the sustainable cities university ranking, with 69 ranked institutions
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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