The University of Mostar has once again achieved significant international success — according to the latest 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, it is positioned between 601st and 800th place globally. This places the University of Mostar among the top 2.5% of universities worldwide, out of more than 30,000 existing institutions, and makes it the only university from Bosnia and Herzegovina to appear on this ranking, demonstrating its undeniable international relevance and recognition.
The Only Ranked University from BiH and a Regional Leader
For the second consecutive year, the University of Mostar remains the sole Bosnian university ranked on the THE Impact Rankings, representing an exceptional strategic asset for the entire higher education sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This achievement is even more remarkable considering that many universities in more developed countries have not made the list. In the regional context, the University of Mostar ranks above some key universities in neighboring countries and stands firmly alongside the top Croatian public universities.
Among Croatian and regional universities, the University of Mostar holds a very competitive position. The top-ranked Croatian universities are the University of Split (201st–300th), University of Rijeka (301st–400th), and University of North (401st–600th), while the University of Zagreb and University of Dubrovnik are ranked lower, between 1001st and 1500th. Compared to regional institutions, the University of Mostar ranks higher than the University of Maribor (801st–1000th) and University of Primorska (1001st–1500th), confirming its strong standing in the broader Central European area.
Among the World’s Most Prestigious Universities
It is especially noteworthy that the University of Mostar shares this ranking alongside numerous globally recognized and prestigious institutions. For example, universities ranked between 201st and 300th include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Manchester, University of Glasgow, University of Exeter, University of Bordeaux, Panthéon-Sorbonne University, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, and Iowa State University.
Western Sydney University holds the top spot globally, with other notable institutions such as Penn State University, Florida International University, University of Edinburgh, University of Reading, and University of Liverpool featured prominently. Being part of this group clearly confirms that the University of Mostar meets the highest global standards through scientific excellence, social responsibility, and strategic orientation.
Comprehensive Presence Across All Sustainable Development Goals
What particularly distinguishes this year’s ranking is that, for the first time, the University of Mostar is ranked across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), placing it among the few institutions worldwide with such a comprehensive and balanced contribution to sustainability. This confirms the university’s strategic focus on education, research, social responsibility, and sustainable management.
A notable achievement is in the Gender Equality goal (SDG 5), where the University of Mostar ranks between 101st and 200th globally, among over 2,000 evaluated institutions. This result places it among the world’s most eminent institutions in this field and represents one of the university’s best individual rankings ever on any global list.
Excellent results were also achieved in Health and Well-being (SDG 3) — ranking between 401st and 600th, as well as in Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), where the university also ranks within the 401st–600th range.
Global Standards, Regional Leadership
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, conducted since 2019 as the only global ranking based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, evaluate universities across four main areas: research, governance, teaching, and societal impact, emphasizing transparency, scientific output, and verified evidence of social contribution.
The overall score is based on results in the three highest-ranked goals and the mandatory Partnership for the Goals (SDG 17). Ranking on this list is not just a symbolic prestige but a measurable indicator of global relevance, providing the University of Mostar with international visibility, confirming its competitiveness, and serving as a powerful tool for strategic development.
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