Thirteen universities from Vietnam have been named in the Impact Rankings 2024 released by the Times Higher Education (THE), an increase of four compared to its rankings last year, according to a report from the Government News.

Among the Vietnamese universities, Nguyen Tat Thanh University records the highest overall score of between 75.8 – 79.2, ranking in the 301-400 group of universities globally

Moreover, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, which is in the group of 301-400, has the highest ranking among representatives from Vietnam.

The Vietnamese universities  in the 401-600 group include Duy Tan University, FPT University, National Economics University, Ton Duc Thang University, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, and Vietnam National University-Hanoi.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology is placed in the 601-800 category, while Van Lang University is at 801-1,000 group.

Lac Hong University, Ho Chi Minh City Open University and Phenikaa University are in the group 1,001-1,500 while Vietnamese-German University is named in the 1,501 category.

University Impact Rankings honor universities that excel across multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Not only do these institutions stand out in individual areas but they also demonstrate comprehensive excellence in contributing to global sustainable development.

By excelling in a variety of SDGs, these universities showcase their commitment to addressing the world's most pressing challenges, including environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic growth and partnerships.

These leading universities are recognized for their overarching impact across several dimensions of sustainable development, making significant contributions to creating a sustainable and resilient future.

Their broad-based excellence underscores the importance of holistic approaches to global challenges and highlights the critical role of academia in driving sustainable change.

This is the sixth time THE has announced the list of University Impact Rankings, with 2,152 universities from 125 countries and territories worldwide evaluated.

Some selected criteria include No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Wellbeing; Quality Education; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Partnerships for the Goals; Industry Innovation and Infrastructure; and Responsible Cities and Communities.