Integration of Information and Communication Technologies in Higher Education: a Bibliometric Analysis in the Framework of the SDGs

Objective: Was to analyze the scientific production on the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in higher education between 1998 and 2025, considering its impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to foster innovation among university students. Theoretical Framework: The incorporation of ICT in higher education is based on digital learning, innovation and bibliometric analysis, highlighting its adoption, pedagogical impact and contribution to quality education in accordance with the SDG. Method: It was quantitative and qualitative, based on the bibliometric review of the Scopus database, applying a search equation to extract relevant documents. A total of 3362 documents were obtained, from which 1972 original and review articles were selected after excluding other types of publications. Results and Discussion: The results showed a notable increase in scientific production (2020 - 2024) with high international collaboration. The universities with the highest number of publications were the University of Granada and the University of Seville, both in Spain. The most productive countries were Spain, India and the United Kingdom. One Spanish author stood out in publications indexed in Scopus. Research Implications: The implications of the research highlight its impact on educational policies and innovative strategies in higher education. Theoretically, it broadens knowledge about ICTs and, in practice, facilitates their effective integration into teaching. Originality/Value: This research is distinguished by its bibliometric approach in the study of trends on ICT integration in higher education, providing a quantitative and qualitative analysis of its impact and evolution, aligned with SDG 4: Quality Education.