About JCU Sustainability University performance

University performance

JCU is motivated to refine its sustainability performance, with advancements recognised by university performance assessment metrics including the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and QS Sustainability Rankings.

Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance and impact.

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Universities are measured by their pursuit of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, with indicators across research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.

Top 200 in the world

2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 17 in Australia

2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

#10 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #3:
good health and wellbeing

2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

#19 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5:
gender equality

2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

#22 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #15:
life on land

2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

#2 in the world
for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #17:
collaborative partnerships

2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

QS Sustainability Rankings

These rankings are comprised of indicators designed to measure an institution's ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges. Indicators include environmental research and education, health and wellbeing, knowledge exchange, employability and outcomes, equality and impact of education.

#103 in the world

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#18 in Australia

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#16 in Australia
for Environmental Impact

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#16 in Australia
for Environmental Research

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#4 in Australia
for Environmental Education

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#28 in Australia
for Environmental Sustainability

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#20 in Australia
for Social Impact

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#19 in Australia
for Health and Wellbeing

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#11 in Australia
for Knowledge Exchange

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#23 in Australia
for Equality

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#21 in Australia
for Impact of Education

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#23 in Australia
for Employability and Outcomes

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings

#27 in the world
for Governance

2024 QS Sustainability Rankings