University Impact Rankings for UN SDG 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure
Top universities for sustainable industrialisation and tech in 2025
Times Higher Education has recognised 1,156 universities from 105 countries/territories for their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure. The top institutions are at the forefront of promoting sustainable industrialisation, enhancing economic development and expanding equitable access to industry. Through cutting-edge research, development of new technologies and fostering industrial diversification, these universities play a crucial role in shaping resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrial practices.
Key insights: universities leading on industry, innovation and infrastructure solutions globally
- Twelve universities tie at number one, spanning Brazil, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea and the UK
- The Netherlands’ University of Twente is the highest newly-ranked institution at joint first place
- Turkey is the most-represented country, with 84 ranked institutions
Explore the table below to discover the full rankings and how universities around the world are performing this year.
These leading institutions not only focus on advancing technological capabilities but actively contribute to the establishment and growth of innovative enterprises. Their efforts are instrumental in transforming industries and enhancing the global economic landscape through sustainable practices.
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Our Impact Rankings methodology includes SDG 9 indicators relating to research on industry, innovation and infrastructure; patents; university spin-offs; and research income from industry.
Our analysis shows that universities in East and South-east Asia are improving rapidly when it comes to their contributions towards sustainable development.
There is more analysis on the results, including tables, charts and interviews with university leaders in our?Impact Rankings 2025?digital report.
To unlock the data behind?THE’s rankings and access a range of analytical and benchmarking tools, visit our?data and insights page.?
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