USM in numbers MAY AUG 2023 50 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has retained its position as the world's number four university in the latest edition of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) ranked first in the Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG16), namely peace, justice and strong institutions. “As the sole APEX university in the country, USM understood that sustainable practices extended beyond the confines of academia. By applying sustainability principles in its teaching and research, USM empowers individuals to address complex challenges through innovative solutions.” • The THE Impact Rankings 2023 assesses 1,591 universities worldwide. Professor Dato' Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed Vice-Chancellor