Four Indian universities make to global top 100 in THE Impact rankings 2025
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and Lovely Professional University (LPU) are the only two Indian institutions ranked among the top 50 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. These rankings evaluate global universities for their progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year, 135 Indian institutions participated, but only four made it to the top 100 globally. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is ranked 41st, and LPU is placed at 48th. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Shoolini University are also in the top 100, each ranked 96th.
The rankings are based on indicators like research, outreach, and campus operations across several SDGs, such as climate action, quality education, clean energy, and gender equality.
Amrita performed strongly in SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and scored 100/100 in lifelong learning and water sustainability. LPU ranked 5th globally for clean energy, 6th for sustainable cities, and 8th for zero hunger, with an overall score of 92.6.
Shoolini University ranked 38th for climate action, and also placed in the top 100 for clean water and clean energy efforts.
Globally, Western Sydney University (Australia) maintained its top rank for the fourth consecutive year. However, Asian universities now dominate the top tier, holding 22 out of the top 50 positions. South Korea’s Kyungpook National University ranked third, while Universitas Airlangga from Indonesia secured a joint ninth position.
Institutions from Malaysia, Hong Kong, and South Korea have also shown strong performance, highlighting a regional shift in sustainability leadership in higher education.
This year, 135 Indian institutions participated, but only four made it to the top 100 globally. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is ranked 41st, and LPU is placed at 48th. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Shoolini University are also in the top 100, each ranked 96th.
The rankings are based on indicators like research, outreach, and campus operations across several SDGs, such as climate action, quality education, clean energy, and gender equality.
Amrita performed strongly in SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and scored 100/100 in lifelong learning and water sustainability. LPU ranked 5th globally for clean energy, 6th for sustainable cities, and 8th for zero hunger, with an overall score of 92.6.
Shoolini University ranked 38th for climate action, and also placed in the top 100 for clean water and clean energy efforts.
Globally, Western Sydney University (Australia) maintained its top rank for the fourth consecutive year. However, Asian universities now dominate the top tier, holding 22 out of the top 50 positions. South Korea’s Kyungpook National University ranked third, while Universitas Airlangga from Indonesia secured a joint ninth position.
Institutions from Malaysia, Hong Kong, and South Korea have also shown strong performance, highlighting a regional shift in sustainability leadership in higher education.
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