Retaining its place among the world's top 200 institutions overall while achieving the No. 1 global ranking for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 – Gender Equality, alongside a Top 5 global ranking for SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being, underscores MAHE’s commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable world.
The university's continued progress in Quality Education (SDG 4) and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17) further reinforces the importance of collaboration across disciplines, industries, governments, and communities with a shared purpose to improve lives and create lasting impact.
At the heart of this journey are educators who play a defining role in shaping the next generation. Beyond imparting knowledge, teachers inspire curiosity, cultivate empathy, encourage critical thinking, and instill a deep sense of social responsibility. They prepare students not only for successful careers but also for meaningful lives as compassionate citizens and ethical leaders capable of addressing the challenges of an interconnected world.
"MAHE’s performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating meaningful societal impact through education, research, healthcare, and community engagement," Dr. Sharath K Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, explained. “Securing the No. 1 global rank for gender equality and achieving top-five status in Good Health & Well-being reflect the collective efforts of our faculty, researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and partners.”
In empowering students to become changemakers and enabling educators to lead with purpose, MAHE is helping shape a future where education transforms societies, bridges inequalities, and creates opportunities for generations to come. It is a vision rooted in excellence, guided by compassion, and driven by the belief that a more equitable world begins with education.
"MAHE’s outstanding performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 reflects a deeply embedded culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the institution. Achieving the No. 1 global rank for SDG 5 and significant advancements in SDGs 3, 4, and 17 demonstrate that our quality assurance framework extends beyond academic excellence to creating measurable societal impact," said Dr. Christopher Sudhakar, Director of Quality, MAHE.
MAHE’s legacy lies not simply in academic achievements but in the people they inspire—graduates who carry forward the values of fairness, equality, service, and global citizenship.
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University. MAHE offers over 400 specialisations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious 'Institution of Eminence' status. Currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings, MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life, as well as for national and multinational corporations seeking top talent.
