In a world where academia and leadership often intersect, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus stands as a paragon of excellence. Renowned for pioneering microfinance and uplifting millions from poverty, his journey is adorned with accolades that reflect his profound impact on global development and economics. Since August 2024, he has also served as the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, steering the nation through transformative reforms.

Global Leaders Laud Professor Yunus:

The international community has consistently praised Professor Yunus for his visionary leadership and dedication to societal upliftment. For instance, in August 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on his appointment as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. He expressed hope for a swift restoration of peace and normalcy under Professor Yunus’s guidance. This recognition underscores the trust the global community places in his ability to lead and transform. ​Wikipedia

A Tapestry of Honorary Degrees:

Professor Yunus’s commitment to social and economic betterment has been globally recognized. This dedication has culminated in an impressive array of honorary degrees from esteemed institutions worldwide. Notably, during his state visit to China in March 2025, Peking University conferred an honorary doctorate upon Professor Yunus. This honor acknowledged his significant contributions to social entrepreneurship and economic development. The ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries and university officials, underscoring the global respect he commands. Here’s the curated list of these honors:

1992:

• United Kingdom: Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, University of East Anglia.​Muhammad Yunus

1993:

• United States: Doctor of Humanities, Oberlin College.​

1995:

• Canada: Doctor of Law, honoris causa, University of Toronto.​

1996:

• United States: Doctor of Law, Haverford College.​
• United Kingdom: Doctor of Law, Warwick University.​

1997:

• United States: Doctor of Public Service, Saint Xavier University.​Muhammad Yunus

1998:

• United States: Doctor of Civil Law, honoris causa, University of the South.​
• Belgium: Doctor Honoris Causa, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.​Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+1Wikipedia+1
• United States: Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa, Yale University.​Muhammad Yunus
• United States: Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, Brigham Young University.​Muhammad Yunus
• Australia: Doctor of Science in Economics (Honorary), University of Sydney.​Muhammad Yunus
• Australia: Doctor of the University (Honorary), Queensland University of Technology.​

2000:

• Italy: Doctor in Economics and Business (Laurea Honoris Causa), University of Turin.​Wikipedia
• Japan: Doctor of Humanities (Honorary), Rikkyo University.​
• Malaysia: Doctor of Economics (Honorary), Universiti Sains Malaysia.​
• South Korea: Doctor of Philosophy (Honorary), Ewha Womans University.​

2001:

• Costa Rica: Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, EARTH University.​

2002:

• United States: Doctor of Humane Letters, Colgate University.​

2003:

• Belgium: Doctor Honoris Causa, Université Catholique de Louvain.​
• Argentina: Doctor Honoris Causa, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo.​
• South Africa: Doctor of Economics, honoris causa, University of Natal.​

2004:

• India: Doctor of Science, honoris causa, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya.​
• Thailand: Doctor of Technology, honoris causa, Asian Institute of Technology.​
• Italy: Doctor in Business Economics, honoris causa, University of Florence.​Wikipedia
• Italy: Doctor in Pedagogy (Honorary), University of Bologna.​
• Spain: Doctor Honoris Causa, Universidad Complutense Madrid.​

2006:

• South Africa: Honorary Doctorate in Economics, University of Venda.​Muhammad Yunus
• Lebanon: Doctor of Humane Letters, American University of Beirut.​
• Spain: Doctor Honoris Causa, University of Alicante.​
• Spain: Doctor Honoris Causa, University of Valencia.​
• Spain: Doctor Honoris Causa, Jaume I University.​

2007:

• Bangladesh: Doctor of Laws (Honorary), University of Dhaka.​
• Japan: Doctor of Humanities (Honorary), Rikkyo University.​
• Malaysia: Doctor of Economics (Honorary), Universiti Sains Malaysia.​
• South Korea: Doctor of Philosophy (Honorary), Ewha Womans University.​Wikipedia
• Costa Rica: Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, EARTH University.​

2008:

• United States: Honorary Degree, Regis University.​
• Canada: Honorary Degree, University of British Columbia.​
• Russia: Honorary Doctorate, Moscow State University.​Wikipedia
• Italy: Honoris Causa in Science of Cooperation and Development, Sapienza University of Rome.​
• United Kingdom: Doctor of Letters (D. Litt), Glasgow Caledonian University.​Wikipedia
• United Kingdom: Honorary Doctorate, University of Glasgow.​

2009:

• Japan: Honorary Degree, Kobe University.​
• United States: Doctor of Law (Honorary), University of Pennsylvania.​Wikipedia
• Japan: Honorary Degree, Hokkaido University.​
• Turkey: Honorary Doctorate, Istanbul Commerce University.​

2010:

• United States: Doctor of Humane Letters, Duke University.​Wikipedia
• Japan: Honorary Doctorate, Kwansei Gakuin University.​
• Canada: Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, Carleton University.​
• Peru: Doctor Honoris Causa, San Ignacio de Loyola University.​
• Peru: Doctor Honoris Causa, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.​
• Belgium: Doctor Honoris Causa, University of Mons.

2010:

• United States: Doctor of Humane Letters, Duke University.​
• Japan: Honorary Doctorate, Kwansei Gakuin University.​
• Canada: Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, Carleton University.​
• Peru: Doctor Honoris Causa, San Ignacio de Loyola University.​
• Peru: Doctor Honoris Causa, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.​
• Belgium: Doctor Honoris Causa, University of Mons.​

2011:

• United Kingdom: Doctor of Science in Economics (Honorary), London School of Economics.​Wikipedia

2012:

• Japan: Honorary Doctorate, Tohoku University.​Wikipedia
• United States: Doctor of Humane Letters, Tuskegee University.​Wikipedia
• United States: Doctor of Letters, Emory University.​Wikipedia

2013:

• Albania: Doctoris Honoris Causa, European University of Tirana.​Wikipedia
• United Kingdom: Honorary Degree, University of Salford.​Wikipedia
• Bolivia: Doctor Honoris Causa, Bolivia University of Aquino.​Wikipedia

2014:

• Ireland: Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa, Dublin City University.​Wikipedia

2015:

• Brazil: Doctorate Honoris Causa, Federal University of Paraná.​Wikipedia

2016:

• United States: Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Babson College.​Wikipedia

2017:

• India: Honorary Doctor of Science, Chandigarh University.​

2018:

• India: Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa, Amity University Rajasthan.​Wikipedia
• Mexico: Honorary Degree, Autonomous University of Baja California.​Wikipedia

2019:

• Greece: Honorary Doctorate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.​Wikipedia
• Spain: Doctor Honoris Causa, Menéndez Pelayo International University.​Wikipedia

2021:

• India: Honorary Doctor of Literature, Sharda University.​Wikipedia
• Malaysia: Honorary Doctorate in Economic Sciences, University Putra Malaysia.​Wikipedia

2022:

• Peru: Ph.D. Honorary Causa, Cesar Vallejo University.​Wikipedia

2023:

• Japan: Honorary Doctorate, Ryukoku University.​Wikipedia

2025:

• China: Honorary Doctorate, Peking University.

In March 2025, During his state visit to China, Peking University conferred an honorary doctorate upon Professor Yunus, acknowledging his significant contributions to social entrepreneurship and economic development. The ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries and university officials, underscoring the global respect he commands. ​Al Jazeera

A New Chapter in Leadership

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s journey from a visionary economist to a revered global leader is adorned with accolades that reflect his unwavering dedication to societal betterment. His role as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh marks a new chapter in his illustrious career. It promises a future where innovation and compassion drive national progress. This evolving leadership continues to inspire people worldwide, with a renewed focus on sustainable development and economic equity.