General Santos City, Philippines โ Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) has strengthened its global standing in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, advancing to the 1001โ1500 overall band among 1,603 participating institutions worldwideโan improvement from its 1501+ placement in 2025.
This yearโs achievement reflects NDDUโs growing commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through quality education, research, community engagement, and institutional governance.
While NDDU was recognized across 14 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), its overall global ranking of 1001โ1500 was determined based on its performance in SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), together with its three highest-performing SDGs: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
The improved ranking underscores the Universityโs continued efforts to expand its sustainability initiatives and global impact. As NDDU continues to strengthen its programs and partnerships, the University remains committed to creating meaningful and lasting contributions toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Together, NDDU continues to make a differenceโlocally, nationally, and globally.