Mingachevir State University in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026 🌍

The results of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026 have been officially announced. Mingachevir State University (MSU) has strengthened its international standing by achieving recognition across multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting the University’s continued commitment to sustainability, innovation, social responsibility, and institutional development.

Overall Performance

🏅 Overall Impact Ranking: 1001–1500 (out of 1,603 institutions globally)

SDG Performance Highlights

• SDG 1 – No Poverty: 601–800 (out of 931 institutions)
• SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: 601+ (out of 731 institutions)
• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: 1001+ (out of 1,254 institutions)
• SDG 4 – Quality Education: 1001+ (out of 1,335 institutions)
• SDG 5 – Gender Equality: 601–800 (out of 1,095 institutions)
• SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation: 401–600 (out of 797 institutions)
• SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: 601–800 (out of 892 institutions)
• SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: 601–800 (out of 1,003 institutions)
• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: 601–800 (out of 826 institutions)
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: 601–800 (out of 932 institutions)
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: 801+ (out of 865 institutions)
• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: 301–400 (out of 758 institutions)
• SDG 13 – Climate Action: 601–800 (out of 826 institutions)
• SDG 14 – Life Below Water: 401+ (out of 561 institutions)
• SDG 15 – Life on Land: 301–400 (out of 658 institutions)
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: 801+ (out of 914 institutions)
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: 1001–1500 (out of 1,610 institutions)

⭐ Spotlight on SDG 12

MSU’s strongest performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 was achieved in SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production (301–400). This result highlights the University’s commitment to sustainable resource management, responsible consumption, waste reduction and recycling, environmental stewardship, and the integration of sustainability principles into education, research, governance, and campus operations.

The University also demonstrated strong performance in SDG 15 – Life on Land (301–400) and SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation (401–600), reflecting its growing contribution to biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable water management.

These achievements reaffirm Mingachevir State University’s dedication to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening its position among globally recognized higher education institutions committed to sustainable development.