The results of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, which assesses the contribution of the world’s universities to achieving the global sustainable development goals defined by the UN, have been published.
Last year, FinU took part in this prestigious study for the first time, and in THE Impact Rankings 2022 it significantly improved its position and entered the interval group 401-600 among 1406 universities in the world. Among 94 Russian universities participating in THE Impact Rankings 2022, FinU is in 8th place.
The Times Higher Rankings rating agency noted the FinU contribution to the achievement of the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (hereinafter – SDG):
101-200 - SDG №9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
201-300 - SDG №8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
201-300 - SDG №10 Reducing Inequalities
201-300 - SDG №5 Gender Equality
301-400 - SDG №16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
301-400 - SDG №12 Responsible Consumption and Production
401-600 - SDG №7 Affordable and Clean Energy
401-600 - SDG №17 Partnerships for the Goals
401-600 - SDG №11 Sustainable Cities and communities
401-600 - SDG №6 Clean Water and Sanitation
601-800 - SDG №4 Quality Education
801-1000 - SDG №3 Good Health and Well-being
THE University Impact Rankings Methodology
The methodology is based on Sustainable Development Goals. Universities receive points and a ranking place for their activities for SDG achievements with data provided as a proof. When calculating points, data on four areas of university activity are analyzed:
• research (generation and accumulation of knowledge to solve global problems);
• management (resource management and the university's contribution to education);
• social orientation (social programs at the university);
• educational (training of qualified personnel).
See the results of THE Impact Rankings 2022 Learn more about the FinU ratings