Lund University Ranked Best in the World in Sustainability
Briefly

Lund University Ranked Best in the World in Sustainability
"Humble, proud, and inspired to continue moving forward - that's how I would summarise the feeling that Lund University is now ranked number one in the world. It is a fantastic recognition of our work and confirmation that we are on the right path. I am incredibly proud of our staff, students, alumni, and all the organisations and companies we collaborate with - the success belongs just as much to them as to the university,"
"Lund University has been ranked #1 in the world for sustainability in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, solidifying the Øresund region's reputation as a global leader in green innovation and education. Lund University's top ranking is a testament to its pioneering work in sustainability, from renewable energy research to circular economy initiatives. The university's interdisciplinary approach and strong partnerships with industry and government have made it a model for institutions worldwide."
"Lund University's strength lies in integration - environmental impact, governance, and equality are not treated as separate goals but as interconnected parts of one strategy. In addition, the Scandinavian way of an open society with flat organisational structure works in our favour."
Lund University achieved the global #1 position in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, reflecting leadership across renewable energy research, circular economy initiatives, and green innovation. The university employs an interdisciplinary approach and maintains strong partnerships with industry and government, integrating environmental impact, governance, and equality as interconnected strategy elements. Leadership credits staff, students, alumni, and collaborating organisations for shared success and emphasizes Scandinavian openness and flat organisational structures as advantageous. The Øresund region contains a dense cluster of world-class universities — including Copenhagen University, DTU, Malmö University, Roskilde University — contributing to a regional hub for climate science, clean energy, urban sustainability, and policy development.
Read at resund Startups
Unable to calculate read time
[
|
]