Mingachevir State University has achieved another important milestone in terms of participation in international rankings and integration into the global higher education space. According to the results of \u201cTHE Impact Rankings 2026\u201d announced by Times Higher Education, a prestigious UK-based ranking organization, MSU has been placed in the 1001\u20131500 band among world universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This result demonstrates that the University\u2019s activities in the areas of sustainable development, social responsibility, environmental awareness, green campus initiatives, innovation, research and international cooperation have been recognized at the international level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It should be noted that MSU was ranked in the 1501+ band in THE Impact Rankings in 2025. In 2026, the University improved its position and advanced to the 1001\u20131500 band. In addition, MSU\u2019s overall score also increased from 49.7 in 2025 to 53.6 in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the 2026 results, Mingachevir State University ranked among the top 10 Azerbaijani universities in 9 out of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The University\u2019s highest national indicators were recorded in SDG 14 \u2013 Life Below Water, SDG 12 \u2013 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 15 \u2013 Life on Land, SDG 6 \u2013 Clean Water and Sanitation, and SDG 9 \u2013 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSU ranked 5th among Azerbaijani universities in SDG 14 \u2013 Life Below Water, 6th in SDG 12 \u2013 Responsible Consumption and Production, 6th in SDG 15 \u2013 Life on Land, 7th in SDG 6 \u2013 Clean Water and Sanitation, and 7th in SDG 9 \u2013 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The University also achieved noteworthy results in several areas of the global ranking. Thus, MSU was placed in the 301\u2013400 band among world universities in SDG 12 \u2013 Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG 15 \u2013 Life on Land, in the 401\u2013600 band in SDG 6 \u2013 Clean Water and Sanitation, and in the 601\u2013800 band in SDG 9 \u2013 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, Mingachevir State University was represented among the country\u2019s leading higher education institutions in SDG 1 \u2013 No Poverty, SDG 2 \u2013 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 \u2013 Good Health and Well-being, SDG 5 \u2013 Gender Equality, SDG 7 \u2013 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 10 \u2013 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 \u2013 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and SDG 17 \u2013 Partnerships for the Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The achieved results are considered a logical outcome of the systematic reforms carried out at MSU in recent years, the alignment of education and research activities with the sustainable development agenda, the expansion of green campus initiatives, the increased engagement of students and staff in social responsibility and environmental awareness, as well as the strengthening of local and international partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSU\u2019s progress in THE Impact Rankings 2026 is an important step toward the University\u2019s transformation, as a regional higher education institution, into a sustainable development platform recognized not only locally but also internationally. This success is fully aligned with the University\u2019s development goals for 2026\u20132030, its transition to a research-oriented university model, and its priorities in digital transformation, green campus development and internationalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It should be noted that Mingachevir State University aims to further expand its education, research, innovation and social responsibility activities in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, strengthen its position in international rankings, and contribute to enhancing the global reputation of Azerbaijan\u2019s higher education system.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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