Annual Excellence Results
Excellence · Sustainability and International Ranking Center
#401–500
THE World 2026
#1
Jordan · THE 2026
101–200
THE Impact 2025
761–770
QS World 2026
-58.3%
Total CO₂ 2021→2025
Global Ranking Trajectory
Times Higher Education
World University Rankings
2022
601–800
2023
601–800
2024
501–600
2025
501–600
2026 ★
401–500
#1 among all Jordanian universities in 2026 · Consistent upward trajectory over 4 years.
Times Higher Education
Impact Rankings (SDGs)
2022
401–600
2023
201–300
2024
101–200
2025 ★
101–200
#1 among 7 Arab universities in SDG impact category · Advanced from 401–600 to 101–200 in 3 years.
QS
World University Rankings
2023
901–950
2024
851–900
2025
801–850
2026 ★
761–770
Continuous improvement in QS global ranking over four cycles.
QS Sustainability
Sustainability Rankings
2024
801–850
2025
801–850
2026 ★
=812
Stable performance with progression into a more precise published equal rank in 2026.
Arab Regional Rankings
THE Arab + QS Arab + Arab Ranking
THE Arab 2023
41–50
THE Arab 2024 ★
#28
QS Arab 2026 ★
#32
Arab Ranking ★
#16
AAU maintained a regional Top-30 presence while also ranking #16 in the Arab Ranking for Universities.
Annual Carbon & Energy Performance
280 kW
Solar — 2014
Phase 1
1,235 kW
Solar — 2017
Phase 2
1,835 kW
Solar — 2023
Phase 3
2,285 kW
Solar — 2025
Phase 4 ★
Annual SDG Sustainability Reports
SDG 4
Quality Education Report 2024–2025
Documents AAU's strategic achievements in advancing inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education. Highlights scholarship programs, research partnerships, and curriculum innovation aligned with SDG 4.
SDG 4
Quality Education Report 2023–2024
Presents comprehensive efforts to strengthen quality and inclusiveness of education. Documents collaborative research projects, national partnerships, and social impact tied to SDG 4.
GHG
Emissions Report (GHG Protocol) 2025–2026
Annual carbon accounting report covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions per the GHG Protocol. Validated by LRQA, GRI, AQACHEI, and UN DESA. Total reduction of 835.8 tonnes (−58.3%) since 2021.
SDG ALL
Sustainability Policy Report 2022–2026
Multi-year strategic sustainability report covering all 17 SDGs across 6 categories: Student Experience, Education, Research, Partnerships, Operations, and Governance.
Key Annual Milestones
2014
Solar Phase 1
280 kW installed and connected to grid.
2017
Solar Phase 2
Expanded to 1,235.6 kW · Major renewable energy leap.
2021
QS Stars Milestones
QS Stars Online Learning — Five Stars · Baseline CO₂: 1,434.3 tonnes · QS Stars Rating Five Stars (Excellent).
2022
Policy + Impact + ASIC
Sustainability Policy 2022–2026 approved · THE Impact 401–600 · ASIC Platinum Award — First in Middle East.
2023
Solar + Rankings + Accreditations
Solar Phase 3 — 1,835.6 kW · QS Stars Five Stars Excellent · THE Impact jumps to 201–300 · AACSB membership (Business School) · ACPE Pharmacy accreditation.
2024
Arab Progress + Electrification
THE Impact reaches 101–200 · THE Arab #28 · CO₂ down to 722.8 t (-49.6% from 2021) · Fleet full electrification completed · SheHacks 1st place win.
2025
Renewable Energy + Reports + Awards
Scope 2 = 0.0 t — 100% renewable energy achieved · Solar Phase 4 (2,285 kW) in progress · Net energy surplus 449,620 kWh · GHG report published · 3 Alexandria Theatre Awards · SDG4 Report issued.
2026
Global Ranking Breakthrough
THE World #401–500 (#1 Jordan) · QS World #761–770 · QS Arab #32 · 33rd Cohort Graduation — 1st Semester 2025/2026.
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