Western Sydney University tops global sustainability ranking for ground-breaking second year

Western Sydney University has once again been named number one in the world for its social, economic and environmental impact in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

For the second year in a row, the University has placed first overall in the prestigious annual rankings – a first for an Australian university.

The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings is the main global ranking system that assesses universities on their commitment to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rankings are based on universities’ teaching, research, outreach and stewardship.

Western Sydney University topped the list for 2023 out of over 1,700 institutions from 115 countries – a 21 per cent increase in participating institutions from last year.

The University’s work has been recognised in the following SDG categories:

• 1st in the world for SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals
• 2nd in the world for SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 15 Life on Land
• 3rd in the world for SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
• 4th in the world for SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing
• 5th in the world for SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 7th in the world for SDG 13 Climate Action.

Western Sydney University’s decadal strategy, Sustainability and Resilience 2030, showcases the University’s roadmap towards a more resilient, sustainable and prosperous future, while the strategy’s digital engagement platform provides a way for communities to participate.

The 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)(opens in new window) were adopted by the UN in 2015 and provide a framework for developing the world in a sustainable way.

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If you’re thinking about university study, WSU offers an outstanding range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research options across 10 campuses in Greater Western Sydney.

Western Sydney university  offer one of Australia’s most generous scholarship programs for international students. All our coursework program applicants are automatically assessed for Scholarships and successful students will be notified in their Offer of Admission letter. Scholarships valued at $6,000, $3,000 or 50% of tuition fees are awarded on academic merit.

Western Sydney University includes 13 highly accessible campuses across Sydney and makes a home to technology-enabled learning facilities complemented by heritage buildings that have defined our campuses for decades. The experiences of students, community members, and campus visitors are enhanced by innovative spaces, libraries, research facilities, and studios.

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