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Lund University now ranked #1 on sustainability worldwide!

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Lund University has climbed the list to become the top global leader in sustainability, based on research, education and operations.

Today, Lund University was ranked #1 in the world in sustainability according to QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026. The ranking includes around 2,000 higher education institutions from about 100 countries and take into consideration how universities, through research, education, and how they operate as organisations, contribute to a sustainable future.  .

Other top universities include the University of Toronto, ranked second, and UCL, ranked third.

As a significant part of attaining this ranking, we at the IIIEE are very proud of Lund University and are committed to continue contribute to this field of important work.

Read more about the ranking here.