RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has ranked number one in the world for SDG 3 ‘Good Health and Wellbeing’ in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025.
This is the third time RCSI has achieved the world-leading position, having previously ranked number one in 2020 and 2023.
The THE University Impact Rankings recognise universities around the world for their social and economic impact based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A total of 1,788 universities participated in the SDG 3 ranking, an almost threefold increase since RCSI first achieved the number one position in 2020.
RCSI is also in the top 50 for SDG17 ‘Partnerships for the Goals’, ranking joint 44 in 2025. RCSI has maintained its overall position in the Impact Ranking at 201-300 in the world out of more than 2,300 universities.
Professor Cathal Kelly, RCSI Vice Chancellor, said, “At a time when global universities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate tangible societal value and sustainability, I am incredibly proud of RCSI’s world number one ranking for UNSDG 3. This global leading position is a testament to our drive towards our mission to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health which underpins our commitment to achieving the UNSDGs.
“We place a particular emphasis on nurturing the well-being of our staff and students, we are deeply committed to sustainability through our education, research, outreach and university operations, and to building greater understanding of the relationship between human health and planetary health.
