In the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, Chiang Mai University has been ranked among the top 50 globally, placing 49th worldwide. The rankings assess universities' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year, Chiang Mai University delivered an outstanding performance in SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, ranking 26th in the world and first in Thailand. This achievement underscores the university's commitment to advancing sustainable development through strong local, national and international partnerships. It also reflects global recognition of CMU's collaborative networks, which continue to attract leading universities and organizations for academic and research cooperation.

Chiang Mai University also secured Thailand's top ranking in SDG 13: Climate Action, reaffirming its leadership in addressing climate change through research, innovation, sustainable resource management, and initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of university operations. In addition, the university actively promotes climate awareness among young people, local communities and the wider public.

Being recognized as Thailand's leading university in both SDG 13 and SDG 17 not only highlights Chiang Mai University's excellence in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, but also reinforces its role in harnessing education, research and innovation to create a tangible societal impact. Through these efforts, the university is helping to drive the transition to a low-carbon society while strengthening partnerships for a more sustainable future for Thailand and the world, in line with its vision of becoming 'A Leading University Committed to Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development through Innovation.'

For further details on the rankings, visit https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings.