Sunway University Named One of the World's Most Sustainable Universities

Sunway University marks a historic double triumph, crowned the Top Private University in Malaysia and ranked #124 among the World’s Most Sustainable Universities in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025. This landmark achievement powerfully affirms Sunway’s global leadership in sustainability, planetary health, and planet-positive education.

Rising an impressive 21 places from its previous standing, Sunway now stands among an elite cohort of 1,745 universities spanning 105 countries that were successfully ranked, underscoring its accelerating impact and unwavering commitment to shaping a more sustainable future for the world.

As a mission-driven 5th Generation University, Sunway University integrates sustainability into every dimension of its ecosystem - from green infrastructure, net-zero carbon emission pathways, and responsible campus operations to transformative teaching, cutting-edge research, and community engagement aligned with the UN SDGs. Through the award-winning innovative and scalable Sunway University’s Sustainability-focused Transformative, Accessible, Immersive, and Globally Networked (S.U.S.T.A.I.N.) teaching and learning framework, living-lab environment, and digital-first innovation strategy, Sunway ensures that sustainability is not just an aspiration but a lived, measurable, and scalable practice across disciplines and partnerships.

This global recognition underscores Sunway University’s unwavering commitment to nurturing ethical, future-ready leaders and delivering real-world impact through research, industry collaboration, and community programmes. As the University continues its remarkable journey from a rehabilitated mining landscape to a world-leading sustainability-focused institution, this milestone strengthens its international reputation and reaffirms its mission to inspire, innovate, and lead a more resilient and sustainable future for all.