Today, June 24, the results of the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 were announced during the Global Sustainable Development Congress, currently being held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

According to the 2026 results, the National University of Uzbekistan (NUUz) secured a place among the TOP-200+ universities in the world in the overall ranking.

NUUz achieved strong results across several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the university was ranked within the 101–200 band worldwide for SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 13 – Climate Action, and SDG 15 – Life on Land.

In addition, NUUz was placed in the 201–300 band for SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, improving its position by nearly 100 places compared to the previous year.

It is worth noting that while 2,526 universities participated in the THE Impact Rankings in 2025, the 2026 ranking included 1,646 universities.

This demonstrates that the ranking requirements and level of competition have become even more rigorous. Under such conditions, NUUz’s strengthened position among the world’s TOP-200 universities serves as another important recognition of the university’s international reputation and its achievements in advancing sustainable development.