KUWAIT CITY, Dec 25: Kuwait University (KU) has secured first place locally and 550th place globally in the QS Sustainable Development Goals 2025 ranking, part of the QS World University Rankings in Sustainability. This ranking, which includes 1,744 universities worldwide, evaluates the measures universities take to address global challenges in environmental, social, and governance issues. The number of universities included in this year’s ranking has increased by 343 compared to last year.

In a press statement on Wednesday, Dr. Osama Al-Omair, Acting Deputy Director of Planning at Kuwait University, stated that this achievement reflects the university's ongoing commitment to sustainability standards and environmental preservation. He also noted that Kuwait University had successfully obtained accreditation for the Sabah Al-Salem University City as a "healthy city."

Dr. Al-Omair emphasized that Kuwait University's design adheres to international standards that promote sustainability, making the university environment an ideal setting for implementing sustainability strategies and programs across all its dimensions. He added that this ranking serves as motivation for the university to enhance its performance and continue its efforts to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

He also highlighted the university’s research activity in the fields of environmental, societal, and economic sustainability, aligning with the visionary goals of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who emphasizes the importance of supporting scientific research to improve Kuwait's global competitiveness.

The QS Sustainable Development Ranking is based on three main criteria. The first criterion evaluates environmental impact, which accounts for 45% of the total ranking and includes three sub-indicators. The second criterion focuses on social impact, representing 45% of the total ranking, with five sub-indicators. The third and final criterion assesses governance, contributing 10% to the overall classification.