Metropolitan College ranked in the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings 2026 for the fourth consecutive year

Metropolitan College achieved its strongest performance in SDG 10, where it was placed in the Global Ranking Band 301–400 worldwide.

Metropolitan College has been recognised for the fourth consecutive year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings 2026, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to sustainable development, social progress, innovation and higher education with measurable impact. This year’s rankings include 1,646 universities from 116 countries, making them one of the world’s most comprehensive assessments of higher education institutions’ contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The THE Impact Ratings evaluate universities worldwide based on their performance against the SDGs, recognising institutions that demonstrate meaningful social, educational, research and environmental impact through their policies, practices and engagement with society. As one of the largest University Hubs in Southeast Europe and the largest provider of British higher education in Europe by student population, Metropolitan College combines an international academic environment with state-of-the-art educational facilities, innovation, social responsibility and a strong commitment to creating value for students, employers and society.

The 2026 rankings highlight Metropolitan College’s strong performance across several key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the following areas:

SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: Global Ranking Band 401–600
SDG 4 – Quality Education: Global Ranking Band 601–800
SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Global Ranking Band 601–800
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Global Ranking Band 601–800
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Global Ranking Band 301–400

SDG 10: Stronger Performance in Reduced Inequalities

Metropolitan College improved its performance in SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, advancing from the Global Ranking Band 401–600 to 301–400 in the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings 2026. This achievement reinforces the College’s commitment to inclusion, widening participation in higher education and reducing inequalities through accessible, high-quality education and meaningful social impact.

SDG 9: Significant Improvement in Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Metropolitan College also recorded a significant improvement in SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, advancing from the Global Ranking Band 801–1000 to 601–800 in the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings 2026. This progress reflects the College’s continued investment in innovation, modern educational infrastructure, practice-based learning and its commitment to connecting academic knowledge with the evolving needs of industry and society.

This recognition reflects Metropolitan College’s strategic commitment to delivering education with lasting academic, social and professional impact. Through its academic programmes, international partnerships, research and educational initiatives, modern learning environments and community engagement activities, the College actively contributes to building a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable future.

This commitment is demonstrated across a wide range of initiatives, including excellence in Health Sciences education, student wellbeing, widening participation in higher education, gender equality, employability, innovation in learning environments and support for vulnerable and underrepresented communities.

Metropolitan College’s continued presence in the THE Impact Ratings 2026 further strengthens its international profile and reflects a consistent institutional strategy in which international education, innovation, social responsibility and inclusion translate into measurable impact for students, the labour market, society and the wider higher education ecosystem.

Further information about the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings 2026 is available on the official Times Higher Education website.