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.

The list includes almost 300 universities from 62 countries.

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This table on SDG 10: reduced inequalities measures universities’ research on social inequalities, their policies on discrimination and their commitment to recruiting staff and students from under-represented groups.

The list includes 275 universities from 62 countries.

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This table on SDG 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure measures universities’ research on industry and innovation, their number of patents and spin-off companies and their research income from industry.

The list includes more than 300 universities from 63 countries.

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This table on SDG 8: decent work and economic growth measures universities’ economics research, their employment practices and the share of students taking work placements.

The list includes 291 universities from 68 countries.

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This table on SDG 5: gender equality measures universities’ research on the study of gender, their policies on gender equality and their commitment to recruiting and promoting women.

The list includes more than 300 universities from 70 countries.

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This table on SDG 4: quality education measures universities’ contribution to early years and lifelong learning, their pedagogy research and their commitment to inclusive education.

The list includes more than 450 universities from 77 countries.

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This table on SDG 3: good health and well-being measures universities’ research on key diseases and conditions, their support for healthcare professions and the health of students and staff.

The list includes more than 420 universities from 74 countries.

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The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach, and stewardship.

This first edition includes more than 450 universities from 76 countries.

The metrics were developed in partnership with Vertigo Ventures.