University Impact Rankings 2025 for UN SDG 17: partnerships for the goals

Top universities fostering global partnerships in 2025

Times Higher Education has assessed and ranked 2,389 universities from 127 countries/territories for their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 17: partnerships for the goals. The top institutions excel in forging strong international partnerships that support sustainable development across various sectors. Through collaborative research, shared knowledge and mobilisation of resources, they facilitate effective global networks that enhance technological capabilities, financial support and policy alignment for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Key insights: universities advancing partnerships for the goals globally

• Malaysia’s Universiti Sains Malaysia and the University of Malaya share first place in the partnerships table
• Egypt’s Aswan University is the highest newly ranked institution, at 11th place
• India is the most-represented country, with 136 ranked institutions