The indicators of Nakhchivan State University in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 have improved significantly
Nakhchivan State University (NDU) has significantly strengthened its position on the global scale compared to the previous year, according to the results of "Impact Rankings 2025" announced by "Times Higher Education" (THE) agency, one of the world's most prestigious rating organizations. Please note that in 2024, 1904 higher education institutions participated in this rating, and in 2025, this number reached 2318. This shows that the international competition is increasing, and in such an environment, the improvement of the results of NSU in both the score and the ranking is proof of the real and measurable steps it has taken in the field of sustainable development. advanced. There have been noticeable changes in the areas mentioned below. remained stable.
Total number of participants: 1975 universities.
Point: 51.1. This indicator shows that the university demonstrates stability in the quality of education. 601-800 in 2025, and 401-600 in 2025.
Total number of participants: 1181 universities.
Score: 47.1. This progress reflects the university's development in energy efficiency and the application of green technologies. 12.0pt">It is set in the range of 601-800 in 2024, and 401-600 in 2025.
Total number of participants: 1261 universities.
Score: 50.8. This result shows the effectiveness of the work carried out in the direction of ensuring social equality. 12.0pt">Increased to 1501+ in 2024 and 801-1000 in 2025.
Total number of participants: 2389 universities.
Score: 59.2. A serious breakthrough in this area shows the importance the university attaches to international cooperation and accountability. 401–600, but the score increased from 33.88 to 43.6.
Total number of participants: 955 universities.
Maintaining the position in this area indicates a stable performance in a competitive environment.
Overall scores also show an increase:
NDU's average SDG score In 2024, it was 42.2, and in 2025, it was 49.6. This is an increase of more than 17% and shows that the university's sustainable development activities are systematically developing.
The score changes for the following SDGs are particularly noteworthy:
• SDG 2 – End hunger: 33.88 → 43.6
• SDG 3 – Healthy life: 42.67 → 43.2
12.0pt">• SDG 4 – Quality education: 57.58 → 51.1
• SDG 7 – Clean energy: 40.62 → 47.1
• SDG 10 – Inequality: 52.73 → 50.8
• SDG 17 – Partnership: 17.65 → 59.2 12.0pt">
For information, let's note that "THE Impact Rankings" rating evaluates the contribution of higher education institutions in the social, economic and environmental fields based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals with objective criteria. This system evaluates the sustainable development efforts of universities at the international level, taking into account their research, management, social impact and public participation activities.
