- Ajman University ranks in 301-400 band globally in THE Impact Rankings 2025, and climbs to 4th position in the UAE, up two spots from 2024.
- Ranks #16 globally, #1 in UAE for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and achieves Top 200 globally for SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
- University lauded for sustainability efforts, including initiatives like the Mobile Dental Clinic and Mangrove Planting Project, driving societal impact.
Ajman University has reached a new milestone globally as it ranked within the 301-400 band in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, which evaluates how universities are impacted upon by and in turn contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is a respected and renowned global ranking featuring 2,526 institutions from 130 nations globally. Nationally, Ajman University also improved significantly, coming in at 4th position within the UAE, two places higher than its 2024 ranking.
The University performed outstandingly across a number of SDGs. It was #16 in the world and #1 in the UAE for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals –the sole compulsory SDG for all institutions participating in the Impact Rankings. The goal entails universities providing a full report with evidence that shows how they are making a positive impact across all the SDGs. Ajman University also improved from Top 400 to Top 200 in the world for SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, ranking 1st place at the national level. Also, the University sustained its ranking among the Top 200 in the world for SDG 13: Climate Action, remaining the forerunner among UAE universities in this category.
Dr. Karim Seghir, Ajman University Chancellor, stated he was proud of this achievement and underscored that progress by the University demonstrates the University's persistence in sustainable development and its position as a non-profit organization that actively engages in contributing to society and initiating positive change at the local and international levels. He observed that the University continues to evolve through initiatives like the Mobile Dental Clinic and the Mangrove Planting Project, in addition to an extensive variety of faculty-driven research and institution-level pursuits consistent with the sustainability agenda. These activities best demonstrate AU's commitment to balancing academic excellence and impactful societal engagement.
This milestone constitutes another milestone in AU's drive for international excellence and underlines its vision of developing an educational model grounded in innovation, social responsibility, and a solid contribution to a more sustainable and inclusive future.
