The University of Texas at Arlington has been recognized in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for its progress in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, health, education and climate change.
UT Arlington ranked in the top 50% globally for all submitted categories. UTA submitted data for 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)—well above the minimum of four required—and placed in the top 25% for five SDGs, including notable improvements in these areas:
Good Health and Well-Being: UTA rose into the top 100 worldwide, ranking 72nd.
Sustainable Cities and Communities: UTA advanced to 48th globally, improving on last year's 59th-place ranking.
Overall, UTA's performance placed it in the 301–400 range out of 2,318 participating universities worldwide—up from 467 participating universities when the rankings began in 2019.
"We are immensely proud of UT Arlington's recognition in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings," said Meghna Tare, UTA's chief sustainability officer. "This achievement reflects our steadfast commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovative research, transformative education, and meaningful community partnerships. At UTA, sustainability is not just a goal—it's a guiding principle that shapes our mission to create a better and sustainable community for all."
This marks the seventh edition of the Impact Rankings, which assess universities globally on their efforts to align with the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2025, The University of Texas at Arlington is a growing public research university in the heart of the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With a student body of over 41,000, UTA is the second-largest institution in the University of Texas System, offering more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Recognized as a Carnegie R-1 university, UTA stands among the nation's top 5% of institutions for research activity. UTA and its 280,000 alumni generate an annual economic impact of $28.8 billion for the state. The University has received the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities and has earned recognition for its focus on student access and success, considered key drivers to economic growth and social progress for North Texas and beyond.
