University Impact Rankings 2024

Discover the top universities pursuing sustainable development goals with the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, which ranks 2,152 universities.

The Impact Rankings identify and celebrate universities from 125 countries and territories that excel across multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Not only do these institutions stand out in individual areas but they also demonstrate comprehensive excellence in contributing to global sustainable development. By excelling in a variety of SDGs, these universities showcase their commitment to addressing the world's most pressing challenges, including environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic growth and partnerships.

Summary of findings

THE evaluated 2,152 universities from 125 countries/regions to produce the overall Impact Ranking for 2024. 

• Australia’s Western Sydney University tops the list for the third consecutive year
• The UK’s University of Manchester and Australia’s University of Tasmania follow in joint second place.
• The top newcomer in 2024 is France’s Institut Agro at joint 21st
• India is the most-represented country in the overall table, with 96 institutions.