The objective is to increase the collective impact of the EUNICE alliance in the global academic landscape
EUNICE, the European University for Customised Education alliance, comprising several prestigious institutions, has demonstrated remarkable achievements in various global university rankings. This positioning, not only highlights the individual strengths of each institution, but also remarks the collective impact of the EUNICE alliance in the global academic landscape in terms of higher education, research, and sustainable development.
Here’s a detailed look at how some of the EUNICE partner universities have performed recently:
University of Vaasa
The University of Vaasa is ranked 22nd in the world and the first in Finland in business administration in the 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). In management, the university also made significant progress, moving from the top 500 to the top 300 in the world.
The University of Vaasa is ranked 401-500 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2025. Moreover, it has made significant strides in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess universities based on their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the 2024 rankings, the University of Vaasa entered the top 300 in three categories:
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)
- Climate Action (SDG 13)
- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)
This marks a notable improvement from the previous year, where the university was only in the top 300 for one category. These results align well with the university’s mission of promoting sustainable business, energy, and society.
University of Catania
The University of Catania is ranked 401-500 in Shanghai Ranking 2024 and shines in its Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS, 2024), outstanding in following many areas ranked globally, for instance:
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: 76-100.
- Public Health: 101-150.
- Dentistry and Oral Sciences: 152-200.
- Mathematics: 201-300
- Agricultural Sciences: 201-300.
- Instruments Science and Technology: 201-300.
University of Cantabria
The University of Cantabria is ranked 901-1000 in Shanghai Ranking 2024 and has excelled in Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2024, particularly in the following fields:
- Atmospheric Sciences: Ranked 101-150 globally and among the top 3 in Spain.
- Civil Engineering: Ranked 201-300 globally and among the top 6 in Spain.
- Physics: Ranked 201-300 globally and among the top 5-9 in Spain.
- Mathematics: Ranked 301-400 globally and among the top 13 in Spain.
- Economics: Ranked 401-500 globally and among the top 16 in Spain.
University of Mons
The University of Mons is ranked 601-800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. UMONS is particularly notable in:
- Materials Science & Engineering: Ranked 301-400 globally in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024.
- Chemistry: Ranked 401-500 globally in the same ranking.
Poznan University of Technology
Poznan University of Technology is among the top 22 Polish universities and ranks 5th among Polish technical universities in QS World University Rankings 2025. Additionally, PUT has been recognized in several other rankings:
- PUT maintains its position in the 1201-1500 range in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2024, securing the 15th spot among Polish universities.
- National Ranking of Universities 2024: PUT is ranked 8th overall and 5th among technical universities in Poland.
- World’s Top 2% Scientists: 46 scientists from PUT are listed among the most cited scientists globally, according to a list prepared by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier.
Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France
Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France is ranked 1202-1500 in THE World University Rankings 2025.
University of the Peloponnese
The University of the Peloponnese (UoP) was featured in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing among the top 1501 universities globally. Additionally, in specific fields, UoP was ranked:
- 801 globally in Business and Economics (Economics and Econometrics, Business and Management, Accounting and Finance).
- 801-1000 globally in Computer Science.
