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A Team of Students From the Economics Faculty at Al-Taqwa University will Participate in International Competition

International Youth Finance Innovation Challenge Competition 2025 We are proud to announce that a talented team of students from the Faculty of Economics is representing Al-Taqwa University in the International Youth Finance Innovation Challenge 2025.  This prestigious global competition brings together the brightest young minds to tackle real-world financial challenges with innovative solutions. Our team is ready to showcase their skills, creativity, and dedication on the international stage. The International Youth Finance Innovation Challenge 2025 is a global competition designed to empower university students with a passion for finance, innovation, and social impact. Organized by the Future Finance Innovators Network.  This challenge invites young minds to tackle real-world financial issues by proposing creative and actionable solutions. From digital currencies to sustainable finance and financial literacy. This platform provides a unique opportunity for youth to influence the future of global finance. Participants can submit a business case, policy proposal, or video pitch addressing topics such as financial literacy gaps, youth access to banking tools, digital inclusion, and economic empowerment. Winning submissions will receive a cash prize of USD13000, internships, scholarships, mentorship, and global recognition. Let’s cheer them on as they compete with students from around the world and make us proud. Towards a Promising Future…

Al-Taqwa University is Ranked in the Times Higher Education World Impact Ranking 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Al-Taqwa University is ranked by the Times Higher Education Impact Raking 2025 for its commitment to help in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Afghanistan. The Times Higher Education (THE) published the Impact Rankings 2025, recognizing global universities for their efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With more than 2318 universities from 100 countries submitting data across the 17 SDGs, The THE's Impact Rankings is the most accurate and biggest ever picture of universities' Impacts in the areas of research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching for the SDGs. In the overall ranking, Al-Taqwa University has grabbed a good ranking position in world's leading universities. In the SDGs ranking, Al-Taqwa University is ranked 601-800 out of 1267 universities for SDG 1: No Poverty and Quality Education.  “The Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings provides an opportunity for universities to highlight the positive work they are doing for society in terms of sustainability, health and well-being, Justice and economic growth," said Mr. Khushal Jawad, Al-Tawa University's Chancellor. "It’s great to see that we have secured such a high global impact ranking despite a significant increase in the number of entries for 2025," said Mr. Bakhtyar Haleemi, Al-Taqwa University’s Vice Chancellor for Academic affairs.  Al-Taqwa University has made sustainability a top priority for the university integrated with its' research, practices, teaching, and strategic partnerships. Al-Taqwa University's Sustainability club is responsible for advancing the SDGs at the university and leading the process to plan, coordinate, and compile data for the university's application to THE Impact Rankings. "The Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings is important because it considers all aspects of University operations and the impact they have on society. As an anchor institution, we are committed to aiding economic and social growth across the many communities we serve, "said Dr. Sayed Abdul Moiz the Dean for Economics Faculty. In 2025, Al-Taqwa University published its second SDGs report 2024-2025, highlighting the institution's contributions towards achieving the SDGs. AU remains committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and advancing these SDGs across the university and at the national level. To view Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, please visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings#!/length/-1/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc