CQUniversity Australia has been named among the world’s top 25 universities for its social, environmental, and economic impact in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings – up from #52 in 2024.
CQUniversity is gaining recognition as one of Australia’s leading universities in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Klomp attributes this success to a long-term commitment to impactful research, teaching, and engagement.
The University’s standout achievements in the 2025 rankings include:
- #3 in the world for SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- #7 in the world for SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- #11 in the world for SDG 14: Life Below Water
- #12 in the world for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- #19 in the world for SDG 15: Life on Land
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