QCU Ranks Again in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025!
For the second consecutive year, Quezon City University (QCU) has secured a place in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, further solidifying its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and institutional sustainability.
The university participated in 11 out of the 17 SDGs, marking an increase from last year’s five entries to deepen its alignment with global development objectives.
QCU continues to qualify for inclusion in the overall Impact Rankings table, having met the minimum requirement of submitting data on SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and at least three additional SDGs. The university’s overall score is calculated based on its performance in SDG 17 and its three highest-scoring SDGs, with the final score representing a two-year average—emphasizing consistency and long-term commitment to sustainable impact.
QCU’s improved coverage of SDGs signifies a strategic move to capture the breadth of its institutional contributions across diverse areas such as poverty alleviation, food security, gender equality, innovation, climate action, and urban sustainability.
Among the individual SDG categories where QCU was ranked were the following:
• SDG 1: No Poverty – Rank: 401–600 (newly ranked)
• SDG 2: Zero Hunger –Rank: 601–800 (newly ranked)
• SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing – Rank: 1501+ (newly ranked)
• SDG 4: Quality Education – Rank: 1001–1500
• SDG 5: Gender Equality – Rank: 1001–1500 (newly ranked)
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth –Rank: 1001+ (newly ranked)
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure –Rank: 1001+
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities –Rank: 1001+ (newly ranked)
• SDG 13: Climate Action –Rank: 601–800
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Rank: 1001+
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Rank: 601-800
These scores reflect QCU’s strengths in inclusive access to education, student financial support, gender-responsive initiatives, sustainability-driven curriculum, and active international and community partnerships.
QCU’s achievements have been met with strong support from Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, who has consistently backed the university’s mission to deliver socially relevant education aligned with global standards.
According to QCU President Dr. Theresita Atienza, “We are proud to sustain our presence in the THE Impact Rankings, and we are encouraged by the increased number of SDGs where we are now ranked,” said Dr. Theresita Atienza, QCU President. “However, we recognize that there is still much to be done. We will continue to strengthen our programs, research, and partnerships to improve our overall performance and maintain our standing as a university committed to social relevance and global impact,” she added
The THE Impact Rankings assess the performance of higher education institutions in delivering the SDGs through research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching. In 2025, over 2,300 institutions worldwide participated, making the rankings a globally respected benchmark for social and environmental responsibility in the academic sector. Results are published at https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings
As QCU continues to pursue excellence in sustainability, it is committed to broadening its institutional reach, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that education remains responsive to local and global development needs.
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Research, Extension, Planning, and Linkages – Research Management Office
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