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Top universities tackling no poverty initiatives in 2025

Times Higher Education?surveyed and reviewed 1,267 universities from 111 countries/territories to curate a list of the top universities for the United Nations¡¯ Sustainable Development Goal 1: no poverty. The SDG 1 university ranking reveals the universities that are making the greatest impact on poverty alleviation through rigorous poverty research, innovative educational programmes and strategic approaches to helping students in poverty, from offering extensive financial aid to implementing supportive learning environments.

Key insights: universities leading no poverty initiatives globally

• Universiti Sains Malaysia is number one for the first time
• India joins top 20 of no poverty table??
• South Korea¡¯s Konkuk University is the highest newly ranked institution
• Philippines is the most-represented country, with 75 ranked institutions

Explore the table below to discover the full rankings and how universities around the world are performing this year.

By prioritising poverty alleviation and addressing issues such as homelessness within academic and community settings, these universities not only enhance the educational impact for students but also provide a transformative platform for educators dedicated to making a substantial difference in combating global poverty.

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Our Impact Rankings methodology includes SDG 1 indicators relating to research on poverty, the proportion of students receiving financial aid and anti-poverty programmes at universities and in the community.

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.?