Villa College makes historic achievement with position in global top 100 rankings

Jun 25, 2026, 10:59 AM
This achievement marks the first time a Maldivian institution has broken into the global top 100 in this category.

This achievement marks the first time a Maldivian institution has broken into the global top 100 in this category.

Villa College has made a historic achievement by securing a distinguished position in the "Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026."

In these rankings, which evaluate global higher education institutions on their efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Villa College ranked 82nd worldwide for Quality Education (SDG 4). This achievement marks the first time a Maldivian institution has broken into the global top 100 in this category.

This is a significant leap from the previous year, where the college was positioned in the 101-200 band.

Out of 1,603 institutions participating globally this year, Villa College secured an overall ranking within the 301-400 band. This reflects substantial year-on-year progress compared to its 401-600 placement last year, solidifying Villa College’s status as the highest-rated institution in the Maldives.

Other notable achievements across various categories include:

  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Advanced to the 201-300 band out of 1,254 institutions, marking the college's most significant improvement from its previous 601-800 placement.
  • SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions): Moved up one tier into the 101-200 band out of 914 institutions worldwide.
  • SDG 5 and 17 (Gender Equality and Partnerships for the Goals): Maintained a strong global standing by retaining its position in the 201-300 band for both categories.

Commenting on the achievement, Villa College Vice Rector Dr. Ali Najeeb stated that this success is a testament to the hard work of the college’s students and staff.

He further noted that ranking 82nd on a world-class quality index enhances the international prestige of the qualifications held by Villa College graduates, opening up superior opportunities for them in the global job market.

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