THE Impact Rankings
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). THE use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach and stewardship.
Latest Impact Rankings
Universities ranked against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
#7 worldwide for gender equality
We’re ranked in the world’s top 10 universities for eliminating forms of discrimination and violence against women and enhancing access to reproductive rights.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Impact Rankings 2026: gender equality
Top 200 for sustainability
La Trobe is ranked in the top 200 worldwide for tackling the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2023, QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024
#3 worldwide for health and wellbeing
We’re ranked third in the world for advancing healthier communities and supporting health equity.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Impact Rankings 2026: good health and well-being
#14 worldwide for clean water and sanitation
We’re ranked in the world’s top 15 universities for contributions to water access and sanitation for all.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Impact Rankings 2026: clean water and sanitation
Top 10 worldwide for reducing inequalities
We’re ranked in the world’s top 10 universities for our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Impact Rankings 2026: reduced inequalities