Times Higher Education is a British publication specializing in higher education and one of the most widely recognized international authorities on university rankings.
This ranking assesses how universities around the world are making progress toward sustainability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 2026 editionincluded 2,146 universities from 116 countries and territories.
ORT was the highest-ranked Uruguayan institution in this international assessment.
The university achieved its best specific performance in Responsible Production and Consumption, where it ranked in the 101–200 range globally. It also achieved outstanding results in other assessed SDGs related to quality education, strong institutions, and partnerships for development.
In the international SDG comparison, ORT ranked in the 101–200 range for Responsible Consumption and Production, 401–600 for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, 601–800 for Quality Education, and 1001–1500 for Partnerships for the Goals, according to the profile published by THE.
Among the specific results, the operational measures related to SDG 12—which scored 87.6 points—and the collaboration with the government under SDG 16—which scored 59.4 points—stand out in particular.
Global Measurement
Sustainability Impact Ratings, formerly known as THE Impact Rankings, is presented by Times Higher Education as the only global ranking that measures the progress of higher education institutions in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an agenda adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to address global challenges such as poverty, education, equality, sustainability, innovation, peace, and partnerships by 2030.
Sustainability Impact Ratings evaluates universities based on four dimensions: research, institutional management, community engagement, and teaching. According to THE’s methodology, these dimensions allow for a comprehensive comparison of institutions’ sustainability performance, going beyond traditional academic indicators.
To be included in the overall ranking, universities must submit information on SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, and on at least three other SDGs. The final score combines the result for SDG 17—which accounts for 22% of the total—with the institution’s three best performances among the other SDGs, each weighted at 26%.
ORT’s sustained participation in this assessment since 2021 reflects a long-term institutional strategy that includes academic initiatives, management efforts, and community engagement.
Universidad ORT Uruguay in this assessment since 2021. In the 2026 edition, it submitted information related to Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and Partnerships for the Goals.
Institutional Strategy
Universidad ORT Uruguay a sustainability perspective across all its core functions: education, research, and community outreach. It also promotes responsible management of its campuses through initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainable habits within the university community.
The institution also has a Sustainability Committee, which is responsible for guiding, coordinating, and overseeing institutional policies in this area. Its goal is to develop a comprehensive strategy that encompasses education, research, outreach, and university management, in line with the SDGs.
ORT's sustainability agenda includes academic activities, forums for exchange, environmental management initiatives, and projects related to the circular economy, waste traceability, training, entrepreneurship, and applied innovation.
Continuity
ORT’s inclusion in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 underscores the continuity of its institutional work on sustainability and its standing in an international assessment that examines the impact of universities beyond their traditional academic indicators.
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The consistent presence of Universidad ORT Uruguay this ranking makes it possible to track progress in university administration, education, research, and engagement with the local community, in line with the global challenges facing higher education.