We are thrilled to announce that Al-Taqwa University is ranked by the Times Higher Education Impact Raking 2024 for its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Afghanistan.

On June 12, 2024, The Times Higher Education (THE) published the Impact Rankings 2024, recognizing global universities for their efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With more than 2150 universities from 100 countries submitting data across the 17 SDGs, The THE's Impact Rankings is the most accurate and biggest ever picture of universities' Impacts in the areas of research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching for the SDGs.

In the overall ranking, Al-Taqwa University has ranked 1001-1500 world's leading universities. In the SDGs ranking, Al-Taqwa University is ranked 401-600 out of 1093 universities for SDG 1: No Poverty, 401-600 out of 1681 universities for SDG 4: Quality Education, 600+ out of 741 universities for SDG 15: Life on Land, 801-1000 out of 1086 universities for SDG 16: Peace Justice & Strong Institutions, and 1501+ out of 2031 universities for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

"The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings provides an opportunity for higher education institutions to highlight the positive work they are doing for society in terms of sustainability, health and well-being, Justice and economic growth," said Khushal Jawad, Al-Tawa University's Chancellor.

"It’s great to see that we have secured such a high global impact ranking despite a significant increase in the number of entries for 2024," said Dr. Abdul Hameed Seerat, Al-Taqwa University’s Vice Chancellor for Academic affairs.  Al-Taqwa University has made sustainability a top priority for the university integrated with its' research, practices, teaching, and strategic partnerships. Al-Taqwa University's Sustainability club is responsible for advancing the SDGs at the university and leading the process to plan, coordinate, and compile data for the university's application to THE Impact Rankings.

"The Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings is important because it considers all aspects of University operations and the impact they have on society. As an anchor institution, we are committed to aiding economic and social growth across the many communities we serve, "said Dr. Sayed Abdul Moiz the Dean for Economics Faculty. In 2023, Al-Taqwa University published its first SDGs report 2022-2023, highlighting the institution's contributions towards achieving the SDGs. AU remains committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and advancing these SDGs across the university and at the national level.

To view Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, please visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings#!/length/-1/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc

For more information about our Sustainability Club, please visit: https://www.altaqwa.edu.af/sustainability