International recognition: Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University entered the prestigious Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 international ranking for the first time.
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings evaluates the activities of universities according to their contribution to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. When forming the rating, not only scientific achievements are taken into account, but also the actual results of the educational institution: the quality of the educational process, social responsibility, support for inclusion and equal opportunities, effective management of resources, interaction with communities, business and international partners. Such a comprehensive approach makes it possible to reflect the academic potential of the educational institution, its contribution to social changes and the implementation of the principles of sustainable development.
This is a significant event for our university, because participation in an international rating of this level is not only evidence of the presence of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic in the global educational space, but also recognition of the team’s consistent work in the fields of education, science, innovation and implementation of the principles of sustainable development. This confirms that the activities of the university community, aimed at supporting students, expanding cooperation and implementing modern educational and scientific practices, are important both for the region and for the international academic community.
This achievement takes on special significance in the conditions of front-line Zaporizhzhia. Today, sustainable development for the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic is a strategic reference point and at the same time a daily response to the challenges of wartime. This is hard work to ensure the continuity of the educational process, strengthen the scientific potential, create opportunities for young people, implement innovative solutions and form a stable university community capable of operating effectively in conditions of change and uncertainty.
Among the key areas of the university’s activity are the development of engineering education, digital transformation, energy efficiency, innovative infrastructure, international cooperation, academic integrity and an inclusive educational environment. An important component of this work remains the partnership with business, authorities and territorial communities in order to train specialists capable of taking an active part in the restoration and sustainable development of Ukraine.
In 2026, 1,603 universities from 116 countries of the world were included in the ranking. According to the results of the first participation, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University is represented in the general category 1501+. Within the framework of the rating evaluation, the university presented its achievements according to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 4 – Quality education – category 1001+
SDG 10 – Reducing inequality – category 801+
SDG 11 – Sustainable development of cities and communities – category 801+
SDG 17 – Partnership for Sustainable Development – category 1001-1500
More details can be found at the link: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/national-university-zaporizhzhia-polytechnic
Participation in The Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 was an important step for Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic on the way to further integration into the world educational and scientific space. The experience gained will contribute to the improvement of the system for evaluating the results of the university’s activities, the expansion of international cooperation, and the strengthening of the contribution of our higher education institution to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
We are proud of this achievement and continue to work for the sake of quality education, development of science, support of youth and the future of Ukraine!
