An-Najah National University Leads Palestinian Universities in QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
An-Najah National University has secured first place in Palestine in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, reaffirming its leadership in promoting sustainable development. The university ranked 820th globally, 235th in Asia, and 30th in the Arab world, underscoring its academic excellence and steadfast commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The QS Sustainability Rankings evaluate institutions across three key domains: Environmental Impact, Social Impact, and Governance. An-Najah National University excelled in all three categories. It ranked 320th globally in Environmental Impact, recognizing its contributions to environmental sustainability. In the Social Impact category, the university achieved the 543rd position globally, particularly in Knowledge Exchange, highlighting its role in fostering societal progress and knowledge dissemination. Furthermore, the university ranked 546th globally in Governance, reflecting its dedication to transparency, sustainable management practices, and accountability.
These accomplishments result from An-Najah’s strategic efforts to establish effective institutional frameworks, implement inclusive policies, and enhance the efficiency of human and financial resources. This success aligns with the university's vision of balancing its academic and research excellence with sustainable governance practices.
Prof. Abdel Nasser Zaid, President of An-Najah National University, emphasized that this milestone reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to academic distinction and sustainable development. He noted that the QS Sustainability Rankings affirm An-Najah's status as a leading institution actively contributing to global sustainability efforts. Prof. Zaid further encouraged the university community to build on this success and achieve even greater milestones.
Prof. Waleed Sweileh, Dean of Scientific Research and Director of Academic Rankings, highlighted that this recognition is a testament to the university’s proactive efforts in addressing environmental and societal challenges through robust governance frameworks. He commended the contributions of the university's faculties and research centers in advancing An-Najah's global reputation.
This achievement adds to An-Najah National University's rich history of accomplishments. Previously, the university topped Palestinian institutions in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, placing among the top 4% of Arab universities, further demonstrating its pioneering role in driving educational and research development regionally and globally.
The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability assesses universities based on their dedication to achieving the SDGs, focusing on sustainable education, scientific research, governance, and equality. It underscores the critical role universities play in fostering community development and environmental protection on a global scale.
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