Central Asian University: Review on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sustainability at CAU is a holistic commitment—integrated into academic programs, campus operations, and partnerships with government, industry, and NGOs. Through innovation, collaboration, and action, we empower our community to build a more equitable and sustainable future for Central Asia and beyond.
In alignment with Task 4.a - improving conditions that ensure safe and effective learning environments for all the university provides inclusive, secure, and modern educational spaces where innovation and research thrive.
CAU supports national progress through education, professional training, and social empowerment. The university prepares skilled doctors, economists, educators, engineers, and architects, advancing goals such as Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Moreover, through initiatives like Ayol by CAU, the Women’s Council, and TED Talk x Women in CAU, the university promotes Gender Equality and Reduced Inequalities .
Hosting international events such as the Harvard Business Competition and developing academic partnerships further reinforces Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).
By embodying the President’s call to “leave no one behind,” Central Asian University continues to help shape a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future for Uzbekistan and the wider region.
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation: 601+
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: 1001+
SDG 4 – Quality Education: 1501+
SDG 7, 10, 11, 12, 16: all placed in the 801+ band
These results highlight CAU’s growing commitment to delivering quality education, promoting innovation, and advancing sustainable practices across all areas of university life. From digital transformation and academic mobility to social impact and community development, we continue to drive meaningful change that aligns with global priorities.
Our participation in the THE Impact Rankings reinforces CAU’s mission to empower future leaders, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world. Together, we are shaping a university that not only educates but also inspires action for a better tomorrow.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
(Address by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York, 2023. )
SDG Engagement Dashboard
CAU's contribution to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals across five areas of institutional impact — teaching, research, dialogue, operations, and partnership.
Source data: centralasian.uz/sdg · THE Impact Rankings 2025
Impact Areas × Sustainable Development Goals
Cell shading reflects documented engagement level. Click any cell to enter a verified audit count — row, column and grand totals update automatically.
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THE Impact Rankings 2025 — Goal Performance
CAU's first appearance in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, announced at the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025. Lower band = stronger position.
Analytical Report
Reading of the matrix above (engagement-weighted index, total 1,066 points across 85 goal × impact-area cells).
CAU's sustainability engagement is broad but uneven. The university shows documented activity against 16 of the 17 SDGs, yet roughly half of the total weight (≈55%) concentrates in eight goals — Quality Education, Industry & Innovation, Gender Equality, Partnerships, Decent Work, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Responsible Consumption. This profile is typical of a young, fast-growing private university built around professional schools, and it aligns closely with CAU's THE Impact Rankings 2025 entry.
Strongest goal — 98 pts. Quality Education is the anchor: six professional schools, dual-degree programmes and a flagship teaching footprint. Naturally Teaching-led.
Innovation engine — 94 pts. Research and the Sustainability Lab give SDG 9 the most balanced spread across teaching, research and operations.
Signature programmes — 90 pts each. Gender Equality (Ayol by CAU, Women's Council) and Partnerships (Erasmus+, Harvard Business Competition) drive dialogue and external collaboration.
Engagement is well distributed across the five impact areas, which signals an institution-wide rather than siloed approach. Teaching leads (240 pts, 23%), followed by Organisational Practices (216), Research (214), Dialogue (200) and Partnership (196). The relatively high Organisational-Practices score is encouraging for ranking frameworks such as UI GreenMetric, which reward operational evidence (energy, waste, governance) over narrative alone.
