Riyadh, December 16, 2024 — The Saudi Electronic University (SEU) has reached a significant milestone on the global stage by securing the seventh position among Saudi universities in the prestigious UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for 2024. This recognition highlights SEU’s steadfast commitment to sustainability across a variety of key areas, including educational practices, infrastructure development, environmental initiatives, and energy efficiency.
This achievement reflects the university's comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability into its operations, a process that encompasses not only the physical campus but also academic programs and administrative strategies. Saudi Electronic University President Dr. Mohammed Y. Mardi expressed pride in the institution’s success and emphasized the unwavering support and attention that higher education continues to receive from Saudi leadership. He pointed out that the university's efforts are geared toward bolstering both its local and global standing, positioning SEU as a leader in the realm of smart universities and a key player in shaping the future of education.
The university's recent success in the UI GreenMetric ranking is not its only achievement in 2024. SEU also earned the top spot locally and secured the 33rd position globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which focus on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This marks an impressive leap from the previous year when the university ranked 201st and 300th, respectively. The ongoing progress in these rankings underscores SEU's strategic focus on aligning its educational and operational frameworks with global sustainability and innovation standards, further contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of fostering a knowledge-driven economy.
With its enhanced global profile and continuous improvements in sustainable practices, Saudi Electronic University is firmly positioned as a trailblazer in the integration of smart technologies and sustainability within higher education, and it continues to inspire future generations of students, scholars, and professionals alike.