Riyadh, December 16, 2024 – The Saudi Electronic University (SEU) has reached a significant international milestone by securing the seventh position among Saudi universities in this year’s prestigious UI GreenMetric World University Ranking, an accomplishment that underscores the institution's strong commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This ranking reflects the university's comprehensive efforts to integrate sustainability into its educational practices, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives, alongside a focus on energy efficiency.
Dr. Mohammed Y. Mardi, President of the Saudi Electronic University, expressed his pride in this achievement, attributing it to the unwavering support and attention that higher education receives from the Kingdom’s leadership. He further emphasized that the university’s strategic goals align with national aspirations to transform education into a globally competitive and sustainable sector. Dr. Mardi also reiterated SEU’s ambition to continually improve its position both locally and internationally, aiming to be a leader in the smart university movement. By adopting cutting-edge technologies and innovative teaching methods, SEU is positioning itself at the forefront of the future of education.
In addition to its notable achievement in the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking, SEU also made a remarkable leap in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, where it ranked first locally and 33rd globally in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This marks an impressive improvement from the previous year, when the university was ranked 201st and 300th in the same category. This leap reflects SEU’s ongoing commitment to the principles of sustainability, social responsibility, and educational excellence, which are integral to the university’s mission.
Dr. Mardi highlighted that these successes represent a continuation of SEU’s growing recognition as a global leader in the higher education sector, setting an example for other universities to follow in integrating sustainable practices into their curricula and operations. With this dual achievement, the Saudi Electronic University is not only contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals but also setting a new standard for educational institutions worldwide in their pursuit of sustainability and innovation.