Unlike traditional university rankings, WURI (World’s Universities with Real Impact) evaluates institutions based on their ability to make a meaningful impact on society. It focuses on innovation, ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and real-world relevance—values that are deeply embedded in IEDC’s DNA.

IEDC has been part of the WURI ranking since 2020, consistently earning recognition for our innovative approach to management education and leadership development.

In 2025, WURI received a record 4,866 innovation cases from 1,350 universities across the globe, which were evaluated by 203 university presidents. Despite intense global competition, IEDC achieved outstanding results:

• 34th place among the Top 400 most innovative universities worldwide

• 22nd in Funding for Sustainability, affirming our dedication to responsible and impactful practices

• 29th in Entrepreneurial Spirit, reflecting our commitment to cultivating bold, action-oriented leaders

• 31st in Visionary Leadership, recognizing our forward-thinking approach to executive education

These achievements reaffirm IEDC’s role as a pioneer in innovative teaching methods, including our unique integration of Arts and Leadership to nurture creativity, empathy, and reflective leadership among executives.

We thank the WURI Foundation for acknowledging that the future of education lies not only in academic excellence, but in practical impact, social responsibility, and sustainable growth.