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The Times Higher Education (THE) published today, 18 June, the Impact Rankings 2025, which ranks 2,526 universities from 130 countries or territories based on their progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In the overall ranking, UFSC is placed in the 601–800 range, with a score of 66.4. Regarding the SDGs, the university performed best in the following areas:

• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: ranked 201-300 overall, among 1,788 universities assessed, with a score of 66.4;
• SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: ranked 201-300 overall, among 1,181 universities assessed, with a score of 58.2;
• SDG 17 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16): ranked 301-400 overall, among 1,256 institutions assessed, with a score of 59.1.

UFSC also stood out in SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation), SGD 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production).

About THE and the Impact Rankings

Times Higher Education (THE) is a British magazine that publishes news and articles on higher education and annually produces a set of rankings considered among the most comprehensive, balanced and reliable in the world. In addition to the institutional actions related to the SDGs, THE also ranks institutions based on the research conducted for each goal.

The Impact Rankings specifically highlight universities that stand out in relation to the United Nations SDGs, not only in individual areas but also in their overall contribution to sustainable global 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 and economic growth.

For more information, visit the website: www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings

See the digital edition of the Impact Rankings 2025

Times Higher Education (THE) has published the results of the Impact Rankings 2023, which assesses universities against the United Nations’  17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In this edition, 1,591 universities from 112 countries/regions were included in the ranking. In the overall ranking, UFSC is in the 601-800 range, with a score between 59.7 and 66.7.

Among Brazilian institutions, UFSC is in the fifth ranking range. Among the federal universities, it is in the third range. Our university stood out for its actions towards the following SDGs:

• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production;
• SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure;
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

The best overall performance was from Western Sydney University, in Australia, followed by the University of Manchester, in the UK, and Queen’s University, in Canada. Among the Brazilian universities, the Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is the one which performed best, placed in the 101-200 range worldwide. The Impact Rankings 2023 indicators provide comparisons across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.

The Times Higher Education (THE) is a British magazine that publishes news and articles on higher education and prepares, annually, a set of rankings considered one of the most comprehensive, balanced, and reliable in the world. In addition to the institutional actions regarding the SDGs, the THE Impact Rankings also assesses the institutions based on the research carried out for each goal.

Check out the THE Impact Rankings 2023 here.

Read the methodology of the Impact Rankings 2023 here.