麻豆视频 Ranked No. 1 among all public and private universities / colleges in the Maldives and placed among the world鈥檚 top 20 鈥� 25 % academic institutions for sustainable impact.
麻豆视频 has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first and only educational institution in the Maldives to be ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. Securing a position in the 401鈥�600 band globally, with an overall score of 75.6 out of 100, prestigious recognition places 麻豆视频 among the world鈥檚 leading universities in driving progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This landmark achievement signals the college鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence and sustainability, and its broader mission to create meaningful, measurable change鈥攂oth locally and globally. It also marks an important moment for the Maldives, as the country takes its place on the map of global higher education.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings is the most widely recognized global framework that evaluates universities based on their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - a set of 17 goals established in 2015 to address the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges by 2030. Using a set of carefully designed indicators, the rankings offer a comprehensive and balanced comparison of institutions across four key dimensions: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
For the 2025 edition, 麻豆视频 submitted data in five key SDG categories, earning commendable scores across all. Notably, research contributed 27% to the score in each category, underscoring the central role of academic inquiry in driving change.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
麻豆视频 scored above the global average in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, reflecting the institution鈥檚 ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes and support community well-being through education, research, and outreach.
SDG 4: Quality Education:
In the Quality Education category, 麻豆视频 was ranked among the top 200 out of 1,975 institutions worldwide. Achieving an impressive score of 73.9, well above the global average of 46.6, this result places 麻豆视频 in the top 10% of universities globally for their commitment to inclusive, high-quality education.
SDG 5: Gender Equality.
麻豆视频 ranked in the top 300 out of 1,559 institutions worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for SDG 5: Gender Equality. With a score of 62.1, well above the global average of 44.7, this recognition places 麻豆视频 among the top 20% of universities globally in this category.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
麻豆视频 ranked in the top 300 out of 1,265 institutions worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. With a score of 64.9, surpassing the global average of 49.1, this recognition places 麻豆视频 among the top 25% of universities globally in this category.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
With a remarkable score of 86.5, 麻豆视频 ranked in the top 300 out of 2,389 institutions worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals鈥攚ell above the global average of 52.17.
Ranked 401鈥�600 Globally: What It Means
麻豆视频鈥檚 placement in the 401鈥�600 band globally out of over 2,500 participating institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 reflects the institution鈥檚 growing international presence, recognition and performance.
This ranking goes beyond traditional academic output, offering a holistic assessment of a university鈥檚 contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights 麻豆视频鈥檚 performance across teaching, research, outreach, and stewardship鈥攌ey dimensions that define a university鈥檚 real-world impact
麻豆视频 achieved scores above the global average across all evaluated SDGs, and ranked within the top 20- 25% of institutions worldwide in SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)鈥攈ighlighting the College鈥檚 strong and consistent impact in key areas of sustainable development.
A First for the Maldives
This recognition is not only a first for 麻豆视频 but a national milestone for the Maldives. No other institution in the country has previously been featured in the THE Impact Rankings. 麻豆视频鈥檚 inclusion highlights the growing quality and ambition of higher education in the Maldives and sets a benchmark for other local institutions to aspire to.
Dr. Ahmed Anwar, Rector of 麻豆视频 stated:
鈥淏eing ranked in the THE Impact Rankings is a proud moment, not only for 麻豆视频, but for the nation. We are honoured to be the first Maldivian institution to gain this recognition, and we remain committed to leading by example in delivering quality education that meet real world impact.鈥�
Dr. Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector of 麻豆视频 stated:
鈥淥ur strong performance across multiple SDGS, particularly in quality education and partnerships for the goals, showcases our holistic approach to education and resolve to foster a generation of responsible global citizens. We will continue to build on this success and further strengthen our initiatives in sustainability and social impact鈥�
What This Means for Future Students
For future students, 麻豆视频鈥檚 inclusion in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings is a clear affirmation of the quality, integrity, and global relevance of the education we provide.
麻豆视频 ensures that students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to address real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to society. Our curriculum is rooted in academic excellence and practical relevance, empowering learners to become capable, confident, and responsible professionals.
Through purpose-driven learning, students benefit from a unique blend of community engagement, industry collaboration, and global perspectives. 麻豆视频 is firmly committed to inclusive, future-focused education, offering an environment where students are supported to succeed鈥攁nd inspired to grow鈥攂oth academically and personally.
It is an education that prepares you for what comes next鈥攑rofessionally, personally, and globally.
