According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026 results, Samarkand State Medical University has secured a prestigious position among the world's leading higher education institutions in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  Key Indicators of the University:

• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: Ranked 82nd
• SDG 4 – Quality Education: Ranked 101–200
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Ranked 201–300
• SDG 1 – No Poverty: Ranked 301–400
• SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Ranked 301–400
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: Ranked 401–600

  In the overall THE Impact Rankings 2026, Samarkand State Medical University was placed in the 301–400 band globally.

  These achievements reaffirm not only the university's growing international prestige but also its leading status within the country:

• Ranked 6th among 50 higher education institutions in Uzbekistan;
• Ranked 1st among medical universities across the republic.

  These milestones reflect global recognition of the ongoing comprehensive reforms at the university across educational quality, scientific research, healthcare initiatives, international partnerships, and sustainable development.