University Impact Rankings 2023 for UN SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
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 860 institutions from 89 countries/regions.
This table on SDG 11 – sustainable cities and communities measures universities’ research on sustainability, their role as custodians of arts and heritage and their internal approaches to sustainability.
Key insights
- Canada’s Simon Fraser University tops the ranking. Two UK universities – the University of Glasgow and the University of Manchester – follow in second and third
- The UK is the most-represented nation in the top 100, with 20 institutions, followed by Australia with 13 and Canada with 12
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 | Sustainable cities and communities  | Overall |
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