THE Impact Ranking 2021: Ibn Tofail University Stands Out for Third Consecutive Year

Ibn Tofail University (UIT) stood out for the third consecutive year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking 2021.

The University has been widely distinguished nationally and internationally by significantly improving its overall ranking and positioning among top universities in the 3 thematic rankings of “Affordable and Clean Energy”, “Clean Water and Sanitation”, and “No Poverty”, a statement read.

UIT ranked 9th worldwide (45th in 2020), first in Morocco, Africa, and the Arab world for “Affordable and Clean Energy” goal, 25th worldwide (37th in 2020), first in Morocco, Africa, and the Arab countries for “Clean Water and Sanitation” goal and 45th worldwide (101-200 position in 2020), first in Morocco and the Arab world, and 3rd in Africa for “No Poverty” goal.

On the overall ranking, UIT ranked the first university nationally and among the best 200 universities worldwide.

These performances fall within Morocco’s commitment framework, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is also expressed through several strategic approaches, particularly the Constitution, the National Charter for the Environment and Sustainable Development framework law, as well as the adoption of sectoral policies which are part of a sustainable development approach, the same source added.

The positioning of UIT in this international ranking is a great achievement, ascertaining its commitment to the implementation of the United Nations’ SDGs and the quality of its teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and governance, the same source noted.

THE ranking is established on the basis of the 17 goals adopted in 2015 by the 193 member states of the United Nations. The results of the “Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021”, in which more than 1,115 universities representing 94 countries participated, were published on April 21.