Amref International University (AMIU) has been ranked 4th in Kenya in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, reaffirming its commitment to advancing sustainable development through health sciences education, research, innovation and partnerships.
The results of the annual rankings were released on 18 June 2025 during the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress. The THE Impact Rankings assess universities worldwide against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognising institutions that demonstrate measurable impact through teaching, research, stewardship and partnerships. The 2025 rankings evaluated 2,526 institutions from 130 countries and territories. Western Sydney University retained the top position
In Kenya, Amref International University ranked fourth, alongside other top-performing institutions including the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Murang’a University of Technology and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
AMIU’s placement among Kenya’s leading universities reflects its growing contribution to addressing health and development challenges across Africa through transformative education, impactful research and strategic partnerships.
Commenting on the recognition, AMIU Vice Chancellor, Professor Joachim Osur, said:
This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners who are committed to advancing health and sustainable development across Africa. As Africa’s Primary Health Care University, we believe that higher education must do more than impart knowledge; it must contribute solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. Our ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings affirms our commitment to developing transformative leaders, generating impactful research and strengthening health systems that improve lives and communities across the continent.”
As Africa’s Primary Health Care University, AMIU continues to advance its mission through innovative teaching, impactful research, community engagement and strategic collaborations that contribute to healthier communities across the continent.
The University was recognised across four Sustainable Development Goals:
These results reflect AMIU’s contribution to advancing health, education, gender equity and partnerships for sustainable development through its academic programmes, research initiatives and engagement with communities and partners across Africa.
The achievement further reinforces the University’s commitment to excellence and its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals through health sciences education, research, innovation and partnerships.
As AMIU continues to expand its regional and global footprint, it remains focused on raising leaders for Africa’s health transformation and delivering solutions that improve lives and strengthen health systems across the continent.
To view the full Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings
