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Leading universities promoting societal peace and justice in 2025

Times Higher Education has assessed and ranked 1,265 universities from 113 countries/territories for their contributions to the United Nations¡¯ Sustainable Development Goal 16: peace, justice and strong institutions. The top universities excel in promoting inclusive societies, enhancing access to justice and fostering transparent institutions. Through rigorous research, governance measures and collaborations with government entities, they address various forms of violence, advocate for non-discrimination, and contribute to strengthening national and international legislation.

Key insights: universities advancing peace, justice and strong institutions globally

• Universiti Sains Malaysia is number one in the peace and justice ranking for the fourth consecutive year
• The Philippines¡¯ Leyte Normal University is the highest-placed?newly ranked institution in the peace and justice table
• Turkey 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.

These leading universities are pivotal in shaping resilient societies equipped with robust legal and civil enforcement frameworks. Their commitment extends to fostering international cooperation and enhancing public services, thereby playing a crucial role in developing fair and just systems that support sustainable peace and good governance.

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Our Impact Rankings methodology includes SDG 16 indicators relating to research peace and justice, university governance measures, working with government and the proportion of graduates in law and civil enforcement.

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.?