Waterloo among top schools in the world for social and economic impact

Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Sustainable development goals

The University of Waterloo has been recognized for its social and economic impact related to its United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitments.

In its first-ever University Impact Rankings, the Times Higher Education measured the social and economic impact of over 500 universities from 75 countries related to their work on the SDGs.

Out of the universities measured, Waterloo ranked fifth in climate action, ninth in sustainable cities and communities, 11th in partnerships for the goals, and shared the 13th spot overall.