Australian Catholic University
Green Education Ranking
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About Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded institution with multiple campuses across Australia, established in 1991 through the amalgamation of four Catholic educational entities: Catholic College of Education Institute of Catholic Education, McAuley College, and Signadou College of Education. Dedicated to inclusivity, ACU welcomes students from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. With four faculties—education and arts, health sciences, law and business, and theology and philosophy—the university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs. Students actively participate in various extracurricular activities such as the annual ACU Games and the Australian University Games, fostering a vibrant campus community. Additionally, a community radio station, jointly operated by faculty and students, broadcasts across all ACU campuses. In 2015, ACU expanded its global footprint by establishing the Rome Centre in Italy, distinguishing itself as one of the few Australian universities with a presence in Europe.
About World Green University Ranking
World
Green University Ranking 2024 is a
scholarly acknowledgment of educational
institutions standing at the forefront of
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and
leading the Green Education Transformation
(Education 6.0).
World Green University Ranking classifies
universities based on the six pillars of the
Holistic Green Education Framework, including
leadership governance, curriculum, innovation,
facilities, human capital, and community
partnerships.
The methodology employed in our Green Education Ranking is designed relying on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework. Each pillar contributes to the institution’s overall score, with a carefully assigned weight reflecting its significance in fostering sustainability. The total weight of the six pillars collectively amounts to 100%, signifying a balanced evaluation across critical dimensions of Green Education. Within each pillar, various standards are carefully assessed, with weights ranging between 1 and 2, emphasizing the varying importance of each criterion. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
| # | Six Pillars of Green Education Framework (6Gs). | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Educational Leadership | 14% |
| 2 | Green Curriculum | 17% |
| 3 | Green Innovation and Research | 19% |
| 4 | Green Facilities | 15% |
| 5 | Green Human Capital | 19% |
| 6 | Green Communities | 16% |
| Total | 100% |