University Impact Rankings 2024 for UN SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Times Higher Education has assessed and ranked 987 universities from 96 countries/regions for their exceptional efforts towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7: affordable and clean energy. These institutions stand out for their commitment to developing and promoting sustainable energy services, enhancing energy efficiency and fostering investments in energy infrastructure. Through innovative research and practical applications, they contribute significantly to diversifying the energy mix and improving universal access to clean energy resources.

Summary of findings

• The ranking for SDG 7: affordable and clean energy is led by Afe Babalola University in Nigeria
• The National Autonomous University of Mexico and Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences in India take the second and third spots respectively
• Turkey has the highest number of institutions in the table with 58, followed by India (56) and Japan (43).