University Impact Rankings for UN SDG 10: reduced inequalities
Top universities championing equality and inclusion in 2025
Times Higher Education has assessed and ranked 1,261 universities from 110 countries/territories for their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 10: reduced inequalities. The top institutions stand out for their commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion. Through comprehensive research and effective implementation of policies, these universities work towards equitable income growth and responsible migration.
Key insights: universities advancing reduced inequalities globally
- University of Huddersfield in the UK is number one in the reduced inequalities table
- The UK’s University of East Anglia is the highest newly-ranked institution at 13th?place
- Turkey is the most-represented country, with 81 ranked institutions
Explore the table below to discover the full rankings and how universities around the world are performing this year.
These leading universities prioritise reducing inequalities within and across borders by promoting an inclusive educational environment that supports diverse populations, including first-generation students, international students from developing countries and individuals with disabilities. Their initiatives are crucial in creating equitable opportunities and reducing disparities in access to education and employment.
Learn more:
Our Impact Rankings methodology includes SDG 10 indicators relating to research on reduced inequalities; first generation students; students from developing countries; proportion of students and staff with disabilities; and measures against discrimination.
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.?
Read more about the University Impact Rankings for UN SDG 10: reduced inequalities
Student Insights
Academic Insights
- Impact Rankings 2025: results announced
- Impact Rankings 2025: universities fall short on staff mental health support
- Fix patchy record on assessing SDG engagement, universities urged
- Impact Rankings 2025: keeping the light burning
- Impact Rankings 2025: Australia claims top billing
- Impact Rankings 2025 digital edition
- AI is improving our rankings, but human expertise will remain vital
- Move to regenerative education to empower students in sustainability
- Inner skills are the missing link when it comes to SDG progress
- Entrepreneurship education can bridge gap between universities and SDGs
- Global South universities have much to teach on refugee inclusion
- Even in the poorest nations, universities play a vital role in the SDGs
- Education must get soft to better prepare students for work
Methodology:
