Three years in a row: LHU reaffirms its standing in the THE Impact Rankings 2025

Surpassing 2,152 institutions from 125 countries and territories, LHU has reaffirmed its global standing by being listed in the 801–1000 band of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 - a prestigious recognition of the world’s most impactful universities. Notably, LHU is one of only 16 Vietnamese universities honored this year and among the few non-public universities in Vietnam to maintain a spot in this prestigious international ranking for three consecutive years.

In 2025, LHU was ranked in the 801-1000 band overall, with a score ranging from 45.1 to 50.5, maintaining a comparable position to other international universities in the same group such as Kyungdong University (South Korea), London Metropolitan University (UK), and La Salle University (Colombia). Although LHU's overall position is lower than in 2024 (601-800 band), many of its specific indicators still received high scores, reflecting sustainable and in-depth development. Specifically, LHU was ranked in the 801–1000 band for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), in the 1001–1500 band for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and in the 1501+ band for the mandatory SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

A journey beyond rankings

Compared to 2023, when LHU was first listed in the THE Impact Rankings with a position in the 401-600 band for SDG 3, the 2025 results clearly reflect the University’s persistent and responsible journey in serving learners and the community. The THE Impact Rankings assess the genuine contributions of universities to sustainable development goals such as health, education, employment, gender equality, and global partnerships, through academic activities, research, internal policies, and community engagement.

LHU’s continued presence in the THE Impact Rankings is not only a symbolic achievement but also a reflection of its sound development orientation. It serves as a driving force for the University to regularly review and enhance training quality, promote applied research, expand international cooperation, and strengthen its commitment to social responsibility. Furthermore, international rankings provide an opportunity for LHU to assert its position and capability as a Vietnamese university that is steadily aligning with global standards and integration.

The THE Impact Rankings is currently the only ranking that comprehensively measures the social impact of higher education institutions based on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, universities around the world are evaluated based on their top four strongest SDGs, with SDG 17 being a mandatory criterion. In the context of a global education landscape shifting rapidly towards sustainability and social responsibility, LHU’s presence in the 2025 rankings marks another proud milestone, reinforcing its position as a young, dynamic, innovative institution that is steadily expanding its international reach.