June 18, 2024
On June 12, 2024, Keio University was ranked 60th in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2024 for Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions), making it 1st among Japanese universities for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, Keio University was within the 201-300 bracket for the overall global rankings.
The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assesses universities' societal contributions and impact against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ranks them accordingly. 2,152 institutions from 125 countries and regions participated in the 2024 rankings, marking the sixth edition of this publication.
Keio University engages in initiatives in various fields related to the SDGs in its capacity as both an institution for education and research with a University Hospital, and as a research university that contributes to global and local communities. We will continue to promote efforts to realize a sustainable future society.