Reputation and Experience Sustainability rankings

Sustainability rankings

JCU is motivated to refine its sustainability performance, with advancements recognised by university performance assessment metrics including the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and QS Sustainability Rankings.

Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance and impact.

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Universities are measured by their pursuit of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, with indicators across research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.

Top 200 in the world

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 20 in Australia

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 200 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #1:
no poverty

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 400 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #2:
zero hunger

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

#52 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #3:
good health and wellbeing

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 400 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #4:
quality education

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 200 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5:
gender equality

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 400 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #6:
clean water and sanitation

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 800 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #7:
affordable and clean energy

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 200 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #8:
decent work and economic growth

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 600 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #9:
industry, innovation and infrastructure

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

#56 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #10:
reduced inequalities

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 300 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #11:
sustainable cities and communities

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 600 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #12:
responsible consumption and production

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 600 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #13:
climate action

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 300 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #14:
life below water

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 200 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #15:
life on land

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 600 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #16:
peace, justice and strong institutions

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 600 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #17:
collaborative partnerships

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

QS Sustainability Rankings

These rankings are comprised of indicators designed to measure an institution's ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges. Indicators include environmental research and education, health and wellbeing, knowledge exchange, employability and outcomes, equality and impact of education.

#103 in the world

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#18 in Australia

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#16 in Australia
for Environmental Impact

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#16 in Australia
for Environmental Research

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#4 in Australia
for Environmental Education

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#28 in Australia
for Environmental Sustainability

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#20 in Australia
for Social Impact

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#19 in Australia
for Health and Wellbeing

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#11 in Australia
for Knowledge Exchange

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#23 in Australia
for Equality

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#21 in Australia
for Impact of Education

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#23 in Australia
for Employability and Outcomes

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#27 in the world
for Governance

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings