Among them, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City is ranked highest, in the group of 301-400, after making it to the list for the first time.

The Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) has seen a major improvement in its ranking this year, entering the group of 401-600. Most notably, its Quality Education goal ranking has seen a significant breakthrough, earning the 70^th place in the world, the 5th spot in Southeast Asia, and the top ranking in Vietnam.

Apart from VNU-Hanoi, Duy Tan University is also placed in the 401-600 group. Ton Duc Thang University, the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), the National Economics University and FPT University are found in the 601-800 group, and Phenikaa University ranks 801-1,000.

For the first time, Ho Chi Minh City Open University has been ranked 1,001+ in the world rankings. This is a major milestone for the university and a testament to its commitment to providing quality education.

This ranking is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the university and its faculty to ensure a high-quality learning experience for their students. It is also a recognition of the university’s efforts to keep abreast of the latest educational trends and technologies.

This accomplishment will not only benefit the university itself, but it will also serve to enrich the educational experiences of its students, who can now take part in global exchanges and studies. Furthermore, it will help to strengthen the university’s reputation and credibility in the international academic community.

The Ho Chi Minh City Open University is proud of its achievements and looks forward to continuing to provide educational excellence to its students in the years to come.

Last year, seven Vietnamese universities featured in the ranking, while only four and two made it onto the list in 2021 and 2020 respectively.

The Impact Rankings measure the performance of leading universities on achieving the SDGs. The rankings are based on a range of university-level data, including university-wide policies and practices, research, teaching and learning, community engagement, and operations.

The rankings, which are compiled by Times Higher Education (THE) in partnership with UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), show that universities are making progress in terms of sustainability and are well placed to be an integral part of the solution to our global challenges.

The Impact Rankings measure the performance of leading universities in achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The rankings are based on a range of university-level data, including university-wide policies and practices, research, teaching and learning, community engagement, and operations. The results demonstrate that universities are making progress in terms of sustainability and are well positioned to play an essential role in finding solutions to the world’s most pressing global challenges.

The Impact Rankings provide an invaluable tool for universities to assess their performance, identify areas for improvement and set their own sustainable development targets. Universities across the world are now more aware of the need to incorporate the SDGs into their strategies and operations, and the rankings are a great way to incentivize them to do so.

The Impact Rankings are a testament to the fact that universities are playing an increasingly important role in the global fight for sustainability and are committed to tackling the world’s most pressing issues. By providing transparent university-level data, these rankings will help increase accountability and drive progress towards a more sustainable future.

The 17 Goals comprise no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice, and strong institutions, and partnerships for goals.

The ranking is based on 13 performance indicators, which measure the university’s performance in terms of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

The 2023 Impact Rankings is the fifth edition of this benchmarking exercise, and it includes a total of 1,591 universities from 112 countries/regions. The ranking is based on 13 performance indicators that measure the university’s performance in terms of teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook. Each indicator is carefully selected and evaluated to ensure that it accurately reflects the university’s contribution to society and the world. The results provide an invaluable insight into the performance of universities around the world, helping to identify the most successful institutions and the areas in which they excel.

The overall ranking is led by Australia’s Western Sydney University for the second consecutive year.

The United Kingdom’s University of Manchester is positioned in second place, with Canada’s Queen’s University coming in third.

The top institution from an emerging country is University Sains Malaysia, which ranks fourth.

The UK is the most represented country in the top 100 with 26, followed by Australia with 16 and Canada with 15.