Gulf University Achieves Global Milestone: Ranked 1st Among Private Universities and 2nd Nationally in UI GreenMetric 2025

Gulf University has achieved a significant institutional milestone by ranking first among private Bahraini universities and second overall in Bahrain. Globally, the university climbed to 750th place in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025 for sustainability. This ranking is the most prominent international metric for measuring university commitment to environmental sustainability, and this year represents the university's best global performance since joining the ranking.

In the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf University secured the second position across all universities and the first position among private institutions. This achievement serves as a clear testament to its leadership in environmental sustainability and its advanced standing among higher education institutions both locally and regionally.

The 2025 ranking saw a qualitative leap for Gulf University, as it advanced 116 positions globally compared to the previous year. This reflects its long-term commitment to adopting sustainable governance, developing the campus according to modern environmental standards, enhancing scientific research, and empowering students to lead sustainability initiatives.

The university recorded its highest levels of improvement in the Education and Research category, a primary pillar that contributed directly to this remarkable progress in the global rankings.

This achievement aligns with the Kingdom of Bahrain's national direction toward enhancing environmental responsibility and green innovation, supporting Bahrain's Vision 2030. It reflects Gulf University's dedication to operational sustainability, academic excellence, and maximizing social impact.

"This progress reflects the university's future vision, including expanded renewable energy projects, curriculum integration of Sustainable Development Goals, campus infrastructure development, and strengthened community engagement focused on sustainability."

"Achieving this advanced position reflects integrated institutional efforts and clear strategy built on global key performance indicators. This success demonstrates Gulf University's commitment to measuring environmental and educational impact while linking research to sustainable practices."