The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings evaluate how universities contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their social, economic, and environmental initiatives. The assessment is built on four key pillars which is Research, which measures the creation of knowledge supporting the SDGs; Stewardship, which examines how universities manage their resources and people responsibly; Outreach, which evaluates engagement with communities and industries; and Teaching, which focuses on equipping students with skills and awareness to advance sustainability in their future careers.

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) participates in the THE Impact Rankings to showcase its commitment to sustainability, global engagement, and responsible institutional governance reinforcing its vision to be a globally recognized, sustainability-driven university.