The University of Abdelmalek Essadi in Tétouan has achieved a significant milestone in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, ranking second nationally among Moroccan public universities. This accolade underscores its commitment to advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs) in higher education.
Recognizing Sustainable Efforts
In a recent announcement, the university revealed that it has secured a global ranking in the 601-800 category. This achievement reflects its ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable development principles across its educational programs, research initiatives, governance, and community service.
Comprehensive Evaluation of Performance
The ranking assesses the university’s performance in 11 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. This broad evaluation highlights the diverse initiatives undertaken by the institution to contribute to the global sustainability agenda.
National Leadership in Key Areas
Notably, the university excelled nationally in four SDGs, including clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life on land. Additionally, it ranked second in four more categories, such as clean energy, decent work and economic growth, life below water, and partnerships for the goals.
Commitment to National and Global Priorities
The university emphasized that this international recognition reinforces its ambition to continue its trajectory of excellence. It aims to bolster its contributions to national priorities and honor Morocco’s commitments to sustainable development by further integrating these goals into its training, research, innovation, and governance practices.
The Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings stands as the only global benchmark measuring the contributions of higher education institutions toward achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals, utilizing indicators across education, research, knowledge transfer, governance, and societal impact.
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