Congratulations to UKM on Rising to the 253rd Position Worldwide in the UI GreenMetric Rankings

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) continues to strengthen its position as a leader in sustainability by rising to 253rd in the world in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, a consistent improvement from 319th (2024) and 461st (2023). This achievement is even more significant considering the increase in global participation to 1,745 universities in 2025, compared to 1,477 in 2024, clearly demonstrating UKM’s growing competitiveness on the international stage.

This progress reflects the effectiveness of the implementation of the UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030, which emphasises sustainability-based operational management encompassing energy and water efficiency, the development of campus-wide green initiatives, systematic carbon management, as well as strengthening education, research, and innovation related to sustainable development. With a clear direction and ongoing leadership commitment, UKM will continue to drive excellence as a global reference campus in green transformation, inspiring communities within and beyond the nation to collectively build a more sustainable future.