The University of Montpellier, ranked first among French universities in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

[Press release] - Published on June 17, 2024 in Press Room

The University of Montpellier has confirmed its position in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. In its^sixth edition, it retains its top spot among French universities and ranks among the world's top 101-200 institutions overall thanks to its long-standing commitment to sustainable development. It remains in the world's top 50 in two subject areas and climbs into the world's top 80 in two other subject areas, all of which are linked to the institution's major challenges: feeding, caring for, and protecting.

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings aim to measure the commitment and performance of higher education institutions in terms of sustainable development. Innovative in nature, they go beyond simply ranking institutions based on research or training, adopting a different, more societal approach. It is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015. Since the ranking was created in 2019, the University of Montpellier has participated every year, highlighting its commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility.

Philippe Augé, president of the University of Montpellier, is delighted with the University of Montpellier's ranking. A ranking that "rewards the entire university community for its strong commitment to placing social responsibility and sustainable development at the heart of all its activities."

UM, a successful example of excellence in sustainable development goals

With an overall score that continues to rise, the University of Montpellier (UM) has once again consolidated its position as the top French university in the THE Impact 2024 international ranking, placing among the top 101-200 worldwide out of more than 1,900 institutions listed.

The University of Montpellier stands out for its improving performance. Within this ranking, UM once again excels in the SDG "good health and well-being" with a^30th place worldwide and^1st place in France. UM is also making progress on the SDG "life below water," ranking^30th worldwide and^1st nationally, further proof of UM's excellence in ecology. Finally, the University of Montpellier ranks^77th worldwide in the SDGs "Decent Work and Economic Growth" and^67th in the SDG "Reduced Inequalities," demonstrating its total commitment to social responsibility.

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