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 the Press Room

The University of Montpellier has reaffirmed its position in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. In this^sixth edition of the rankings, 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 global top 50 in two subject areas and has moved into the global top 80 in two others, all of which are linked to the institution’s key priorities: feeding, healing, and protecting.

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings is an international ranking that aims to measure higher education institutions’ commitment to and performance in sustainable development. This innovative ranking goes beyond simply evaluating research or education; instead, it adopts 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’s inception in 2019, the University of Montpellier has participated every year, thereby highlighting its commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility.

Philippe Augé, president of the University of Montpellier, is pleased with the University of Montpellier’s ranking. This ranking “recognizes the entire university community for its strong commitment to integrating social responsibility and sustainable development into all of its activities.”

UM: A Successful Model of Excellence in Sustainable Development Goals

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

The University of Montpellier stands out for its consistently improving performance. In this ranking, theUM once again excels in the “Health and Well-being” SDG, ranking^30th globally and^first in France. TheUM has improved its ranking for the SDG “Life Below Water,” also placing^30th globally and^first in France—further proof of theUM ’s excellence in ecology. Finally, the University of Montpellier ranks^77th globally in the SDGs “Decent Work and Economic Growth” and^67th in the SDG “Reduced Inequalities,” demonstrating its full commitment to social responsibility.

Keywords: Rankings, University