VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has once again been ranked among the world’s universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, marking its seventh appearance in this prestigious global ranking.
The latest edition of the ranking, published by THE on 18 June 2025, includes 2,318 universities from 130 countries - an increase of 355 institutions compared to last year.
Among Czech universities, 13 institutions were included in the overall ranking, which is three more than in the previous year. Newly ranked this year are Brno University of Technology, the Technical University of Liberec, and Tomas Bata University in Zlín.
Published annually since 2019, the THE Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals, developed in cooperation with all UN member states, representatives from the private sector, academia, and civil society, provide a strategic framework for sustainable development from 2015 to 2030.
VSB-TUO’s placement
This year, VSB-TUO participated in eight SDG categories and was newly evaluated in SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, where it ranked in the 101–200 band. Within the Czech Republic, it shared the top position in this category with the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and Masaryk University.
VSB-TUO achieved its most notable success in SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, ranking 71st out of 1,181 participating universities. This placement puts VSB-TUO among the global top 100 institutions making significant contributions to sustainable energy solutions. Nationally, VSB-TUO secured the top spot in this category, followed by Masaryk University, the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Brno University of Technology, the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, and the University of Ostrava.
Another major improvement was achieved in SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, where VSB-TUO advanced from the 201–300 band last year to the 101–200 band this year, earning the highest position among Czech universities in this area.
In SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals, the University moved up significantly to the 301–400 band (from 601–800 last year).
In SDG 4 Quality Education,VSB-TUO maintained its placement in the 401–600 band, as it did in SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (601–800 band), and SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (401–600 band).
In most evaluated areas, VSB-TUO either improved or maintained its position. A slight decline was recorded only in SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth.
In the overall ranking, calculated from the University’s three strongest SDGs plus the compulsory SDG 17, VSB-TUO improved its placement from 601–800 last year to 401–600 this year.
VSB-TUO’s results in THE Impact Rankings 2025
- Overall Ranking: 401–600
- SDG 4 Quality Education: 401–600
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation: 101–200
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy: 71
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth: 301–400
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: 601–800
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities: 101–200
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: 401–600
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals: 301–400
VSB-TUO’s continued presence in international sustainability rankings can be seen as a significant achievement, reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development.
The complete results of the THE Impact Rankings 2025 are available here.