{"id":97710,"date":"2026-06-24T20:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdu.edu.az\/?p=97710"},"modified":"2026-06-24T20:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:26:36","slug":"sdg-the-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdu.edu.az\/en\/sdg-the-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mingachevir State University ranks in the 301\u2013400 band among world universities in SDG areas in \u201cTHE Impact Rankings 2026\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the results of \u201cTHE Impact Rankings 2026\u201d announced by the prestigious UK-based ranking organization \u201cTimes Higher Education\u201d, Mingachevir State University has been ranked in the <strong>1001\u20131500<\/strong> band among world universities in the overall results. With this achievement, the University has been represented among <strong>1603 higher education institutions<\/strong> included in the global ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 2026 results, MSU achieved successful indicators in several areas of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The University was internationally recognized particularly in the areas related to environmental sustainability, responsible consumption, protection of water resources, green campus approach, and conservation of natural ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the results, Mingachevir State University ranked in the <strong>301\u2013400<\/strong> band among world universities in <strong>SDG 12 \u2013 Responsible Consumption and Production<\/strong>. A total of <strong>758 higher education institutions<\/strong> participated in the ranking for this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University also demonstrated a strong result in <strong>SDG 15 \u2013 Life on Land<\/strong>, ranking in the <strong>301\u2013400<\/strong> band among world universities. This indicator shows that MSU\u2019s activities in environmental awareness, nature conservation, and sustainable campus initiatives have been recognized at the international level. A total of <strong>658 higher education institutions<\/strong> were evaluated in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSU ranked in the <strong>401\u2013600<\/strong> band in <strong>SDG 6 \u2013 Clean Water and Sanitation<\/strong>. This result demonstrates the importance of the University\u2019s activities in the efficient management of water resources, environmental research, and water security. A total of <strong>797 higher education institutions<\/strong> participated in the ranking for this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Mingachevir State University was also represented in the ranking for <strong>SDG 14 \u2013 Life Below Water<\/strong>, placing in the <strong>401+<\/strong> band. A total of <strong>561 higher education institutions<\/strong> were evaluated in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be noted that MSU\u2019s indicators in \u201cTHE Impact Rankings 2026\u201d are regarded as an important outcome of the University\u2019s systematic activities in sustainable development, social responsibility, green campus initiatives, environmental awareness, research, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mingachevir State University aims to further expand its educational, research, innovation, and social responsibility activities in line with the United Nations 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":"<p>According to the results of \u201cTHE Impact Rankings 2026\u201d announced by the prestigious UK-based ranking organization \u201cTimes Higher Education\u201d, Mingachevir State University has been ranked in the 1001\u20131500 band among world universities in the overall results. 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