National Taiwan University has achieved a historic milestone, ranking 10th globally in the Times Higher Education (#THE) mpact Rankings 2026. Rising from 14th place last year, this marks NTU's highest-ever ranking and Taiwan's best performance in the history of the assessment.
Announced at the THE Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta, the recognition highlights NTU's commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). NTU President Wen-Chang Chen received a Certification of Recognition for the university's outstanding global impact and delivered a keynote address titled "Acting Together: The True Measure of University Excellence" before an audience of over 5,000 higher education leaders and experts from around the world.
Among the 17 SDGs evaluated, NTU achieved Top 10 global rankings in four categories: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: #3 globally SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: #4 globally SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: #9 globally SDG 14 – Life Below Water: #10 globally.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of NTU's faculty, staff, students, and partners. Moving forward, NTU will continue to advance excellence in research, university governance, education, and social engagement, working closely with partners around the world to contribute to a more sustainable future.
