Hina Javed Malik
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2023 includes ten universities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Universities’ contributions to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as the basis for evaluation.
In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2023, Al Ain University is ranked between 101 and 200, with the highest score of 82.2 and 88.2 among UAE universities.
The University of Sharjah received an overall rating of 76.8-82.1, placing it in the range of 201-300. Gulf Medical University, Abu Dhabi University, Khalifa University, UAE University, and Canadian University Dubai all scored between 72.7 and 76.7, placing them in the 301-400 range.
Ajman University earned a spot in the 601-800 range with a rating of 59.7-66.7, while Zayed University achieved a ranking between 401 and 600 with a score of 66.9-72.6. With an overall score of 7.9-53.8, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah earned a spot in the 1,001+ range.
What is the Impact Ranking of Times Higher Education?
An annual global ranking of universities based on their impact on society, the economy, and the environment is the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. It evaluates the contribution universities make to the UN’s SDGs.
The Impact Rankings, in contrast to conventional rankings, place an emphasis on aspects such as partnerships with communities and industry, research on sustainable development, and the incorporation of sustainability into curriculum and campus operations.
Universities that address global issues and contribute to positive change are recognized in the rankings.
