University Impact Rankings 2023 for UN SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching. The list includes 960 institutions from 101 countries/regions.
This table on SDG 8 – decent work and economic growth measures universities’ economics research, their employment practices and the share of students taking work placements.
Key insights
- Indonesia’s IPB University and Australia’s RMIT University jointly lead this ranking
- Bournemouth University in the UK completes the top three.
- The UK is the most-represented nation in the top 100 with 15 institutions, followed by Australia with 12 and Spain with eight.
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
Reduced 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
Rank | Name | Decent work and economic growth  | Overall |
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