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Leading universities for promoting quality education in 2025

Times Higher Education rigorously evaluated 1,975 universities from 127 countries/territories to rank those making significant contributions toward the United Nations¡¯ Sustainable Development Goal 4: quality education. The quality education rankings showcase universities ensuring equitable access to education at all levels, from childhood development through secondary education and beyond. By focusing on sustainable education practices, they equip students with relevant skills and foster effective learning outcomes that are essential for the future workforce.

Key insights: universities advancing quality education globally

• Lingnan University Hong Kong is number one for the first time
• Marmara University in Turkey is the highest newly-ranked institution in the quality education table in ninth place
• Pakistan is the most-represented country, with 114 ranked institutions

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

The top universities excel in offering equitable quality education, promoting vocational training and providing lifelong learning opportunities. Their innovative approaches ensure that education is not only accessible but adaptable to the evolving needs of society, thereby supporting sustainable development and reducing inequalities within and among countries.

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Our Impact Rankings methodology includes SDG 4 indicators relating to research on early years and lifelong learning education, the proportion of graduates with a teaching qualification, universities¡¯ lifelong learning measures and the proportion of first-generation students.

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.?