The University of Montpellier ranks highly in the 2024 "Times Higher Education Impact Rankings"
The University of Montpellier has reaffirmed its strong position in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. In itssixth edition, the university has maintained its place in the overall rankings among the world’s top 101–200 institutions and ranks among the top three French institutions thanks to its longstanding commitment to sustainable development.
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, it goes beyond a traditional ranking based on research or teaching analysis, adopting a different, more societal approach. It is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015. A total of 1,591 universities participated in this fifth edition. Since the ranking’s inception in 2019, the University of Montpellier has been represented in it every year, highlighting its commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility. This year, it ranks among the global top 100 for four goals, aligned with the institution’s core themes: food, health, and protection.
“The University of Montpellier is honored to be ranked among the top 200 worldwide and the top 3 in France in the 2024 THE Impact Rankings. “Our standing, both in France and internationally, year after year, reflects our commitment and strong dedication to sustainable development. This distinction is certainly not a matter of chance, but rather the result of our constant determination to continuously improve,” said Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier.
UM: A Success Story in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
In this ranking, UM stands out in the "Good Health and Well-being" SDG, ranking30th globally and first in France. UM has also improved its ranking in the “Life Below Water” SDG, moving from33rd to30th place globally (2nd in France), once again demonstrating UM’s excellence in the field of ecology. Finally, the University of Montpellier ranks77th globally (5th in France) in the SDG “Decent Work and Economic Growth,” as well as67th globally (3rd in France) in the SDG “Reduced Inequalities,” placing it among the top French institutions. These results show that social responsibility is at the heart of the institution’s priorities.
According to Agnès Fichard-Carroll, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Life at the University of Montpellier and Special Advisor for Gender Equality, “this remarkable ranking highlights the University of Montpellier’s genuine commitment to addressing a wide range of sustainable development goals. It represents recognition of the collective work and dedication of our teams in serving the community and, more broadly, society.”