Achieving 7th place in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings 2026

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has once again made history by achieving 7th place in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings 2026. This achievement places UKM among the top 1% of universities globally in terms of impact performance towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This is the highest ranking ever achieved by UKM since its establishment, proving that Malaysia’s national university is capable of standing alongside leading global institutions in driving sustainability, community well-being, and global development.

This excellent performance is supported by improved scores in nine SDGs and maintained performance in three SDGs. UKM has also successfully placed 14 SDGs among the top 50 in the world, nine SDGs among the top 20 in the world, four SDGs among the top 10 in the world, and three SDGs among the top five in the world.

Among the most outstanding achievements is SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, which is ranked 2nd in the world, while SDG 1, No Poverty, and SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, are both ranked 4th in the world.

This success was not achieved overnight. Instead, it is the result of the continuous commitment of the entire UKM community in integrating education, research, innovation, knowledge transfer, and community engagement to create meaningful impact for the nation and the world. 🌍✨