Tunghai University again achieves an outstanding accomplishment in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, securing the first place among non-medical private universities in Taiwan. This year, Tunghai University excels in the SDG 7 "Affordable and Clean Energy" with a score of 81.5, ranking fourth globally and first in Taiwan. Additionally, the university attains first place in Taiwan in three other areas, namely, SDG 6 "Clean Water and Sanitation"; SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities" and SDG 12 "Responsible Consumption and Production."
Tunghai University once again ranks the first among non-medical private universities in Taiwan in the 2023 THE World University Impact Rankings.
The 2023 THE Impact Rankings evaluate universities based on the United Nations' 17 SDGs, considering indicators across research, management, influence, and education. This year, a total of 1,591 universities from 112 countries participated in the ranking. Tunghai University President Kuo-En Chang remarks that the university's performance across these indicators has been exceptional. Particularly in SDG 7 "Affordable and Clean Energy," where Tunghai University stands out at the first place in Taiwan and the fourth place globally. In SDG 6 "Clean Water and Sanitation," the university earns a score of 83, ranking 20th globally. For SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities" and SDG 12 "Responsible Consumption and Production," the university achieves scores of 84.3 and 83.8, respectively, placing 43rd and 41st globally. Such achievement highlights Tunghai University's remarkable contributions to sustainable development.
Tunghai University Vice President Jo-Shu Chang considers the fourth-place on global ranking in the SDG 7 "Affordable and Clean Energy" as an encouraging affirmation of Tunghai’s efforts in advancing global sustainable development
Tunghai University's recurring success in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings not only continues its position at the top of non-medical private universities in Taiwan, but also showcases the global recognition for its outstanding research in promoting sustainability. Vice President Jo-Shu Chang, responsible for driving the sustainability initiatives, considers the fourth-place on global ranking in the SDG 7 "Affordable and Clean Energy" as an encouraging affirmation of the university's efforts in advancing global sustainable development.
Tunghai University also achieves the top position in Taiwan for SDG 6 "Clean Water and Sanitation," SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities," and SDG 12 "Responsible Consumption and Production."