# Chula Rises to 19th in the World for Sustainability, the Only Thai University in Asia's Top 10 and ASEAN's Top 5

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- Published: 2026-07-03T13:16:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

BANGKOK, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to the [Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings),
which assess universities’ contributions to sustainability and societal impact, 
[Chulalongkorn University ](https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/414871/)**has been ranked
19th in the world**, **marking a remarkable leap of** **25** **places from** **44th****
globally in 2025.** Chula is also the only Thai university to be placed in the global
Top 20, the Top 10 in Asia, and the Top 5 in ASEAN, while maintaining its position
as Thailand’s No. 1 university for sustainability for the second consecutive year.

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Chula Ranked 19th in the World

The **THE** **Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026** (formerly known as the THE Impact
Rankings), announced on June 24, 2026, evaluates how higher education institutions
worldwide contribute to advancing sustainability and creating positive societal 
impact in accordance with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year’s improved ranking reflects Chula’s outstanding performance across several
SDGs, particularly the following: 

 ◦ SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 
 ◦ SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 
 ◦ SDG 14: Life Below Water 

The **THE** **Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026** evaluated 1,646 universities 
from 116 countries, measuring performance across all 17 SDGs as well as overall 
sustainability impact. 

For more information on the rankings, visit the [Times Higher Education Impact Rankings](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Continue reading a full article on the website: [https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/414871/](https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/414871/)

**About Chulalongkorn University**

Chulalongkorn University has been ranked Thailand’s No. 1 university for the 17th
consecutive year (since 2009) in the newly released QS World University Rankings
2026. The university is ranked 221st in the world and places among the world’s Top
100 in two key indicators: Academic Reputation (89th) and Employment Outcomes (64th).

**Social Media: **

**Facebook: **[https://www.facebook.com/ChulalongkornUniversity](https://www.facebook.com/ChulalongkornUniversity)
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Youtube: **[https://www.youtube.com/chulauniversity](https://www.youtube.com/chulauniversity)**
Linkedin: **[https://www.linkedin.com/school/15101896/](https://www.linkedin.com/school/15101896/)

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