Australian National University

About Australian National University

The Australian National University (ANU) stands out among Australia's universities. Established in 1946 amidst post-war optimism, its mission was to contribute to Australia's potential during a period of global recovery. Since then, ANU has remained committed to fostering national unity, enhancing understanding of both local and global contexts, and cultivating research excellence and educational opportunities crucial for Australia's future. This commitment reflects ANU's role as Australia's national university, tasked with connecting talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and empowering them to tackle tomorrow's most pressing challenges. ANU embraces this responsibility as both a national duty and an international obligation, steadfast in its dedication to shaping a better future for Australia and beyond.

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
1Green Educational Leadership14%
2Green Curriculum17%
3Green Innovation and Research19%
4Green Facilities15%
5Green Human Capital19%
6Green Communities16%
Total100%

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