The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 placed University of Toronto first out of more than 1,400 institutions across 95 countries.

The University of Toronto has been named the most sustainable university in the world by QS World University Rankings

December 7, 2023

SHURE Initiative

The University of Toronto has been named the most sustainable university in the world by the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, which evaluates post-secondary institutions for their environmental impact, social impact, and governance.

University of Toronto St. George campus in Downtown Toronto (photo by the SHURE Initiative)

Today's ranking by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds placed U of T first out of more than 1,400 institutions across 95 countries – up one place from the inaugural edition last year.

U of T did exceptionally well in two main areas comprising the overall ranking: environmental impact, which moved up one spot to second globally, and social impact, which ranked fourth in the world – up three spots. The university also tied for 15th place in the newly added governance category.

Source and for additional information: The University of Toronto

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