The University of Montpellier ranks highly in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The University of Montpellier has confirmed its high ranking in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. In itssixth edition, it has maintained its position in the overall ranking among the world's top 101-200 institutions and ranks among the top three French institutions for its long-standing 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. This innovative ranking goes beyond analyzing research or training, taking a 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 was created in 2019, the University of Montpellier has been represented every year, highlighting its commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility. This year, it ranks in the global top 100 for four goals related to the institution's major themes: feeding, caring for, and protecting.
"The University of Montpellier is honored to be recognized in the top 200 worldwide and in the top 3 nationally in the THE Impact Rankings in 2024. Our position, both in France and internationally, year after year, demonstrates our commitment and strong dedication to sustainable development. This distinction is certainly not a coincidence, but rather the result of our constant determination to continuously improve," said Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier.
UM, a fruitful excellence in terms of Sustainable Development Goals
Within this ranking, UM stands out in the SDG "good health and well-being" category, ranking30th worldwide and first in France. The UM has also made progress in the SDG "life below water," rising from33rd to30th place worldwide (2nd in France), once again demonstrating the UM's excellence in ecology. Finally, the University of Montpellier ranks77th worldwide (5th in France) in the SDG "Decent Work and Economic Growth," as well as67th worldwide (3rd in France) in the SDG "Reduced Inequalities," placing it among the best French institutions. These results show that social responsibility policy is at the heart of the institution's concerns.
For Agnès Fichard-Carroll, Vice President for Education and University Life at the University of Montpellier and Special Advisor for Gender Equality, " this remarkable ranking highlights the UM's genuine commitment to meeting a wide range of sustainable development goals. It represents recognition of the collective work and dedication of teams serving the community and, more broadly, society."