The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, which evaluate university performance regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlight several positive aspects of Miguel Hernández University (UMH):

• Overall Social Impact: UMH has been recognized as the Spanish university with the fifth-highest social impact due to its contribution to the SDGs. This reflects a strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
• Excellent Rankings in Specific SDGs: UMH has achieved notable positions in several SDGs, demonstrating its commitment and strong performance in key areas:
  • Ranked 34th in SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
  • Ranked 42nd in SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
  • Ranked 57th in SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
  • Ranked 85th in SDG 5: Gender Equality.
  •  It also ranks in the 101–200 band for SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 13 (Climate Action), and 14 (Life Below Water).

• Overall Performance in Sustainability Rankings: In addition to the THE Impact Rankings, UMH also appears in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability from various perspectives.

In summary, the Impact Rankings 2025 present a very positive view of Miguel Hernández University, highlighting its significant contribution to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and its strong focus on social impact. It is worth noting that Miguel Hernández University has improved compared to the previous edition in the “International Outlook” indicator across most categories.