Beijing Jiaotong University

About Beijing Jiaotong University

Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU), a national key university directly administered by the Ministry of Education and jointly supported by the Ministry of Transport, Beijing Municipal Government, and China State Railway Group Co., Ltd, plays a significant role in the development of various national projects. Established in 1896 as the Railway Management Institute during the Qing dynasty, BJTU is recognized as the birthplace of modern China's railway management and telecommunication education. Throughout its history, it has undergone several name changes and mergers, ultimately evolving into the renowned institution it is today. With three campuses covering nearly one thousand acres in Beijing's Haidian district and an additional international campus in Weihai, Shandong Province, BJTU provides a conducive learning environment equipped with advanced facilities. The university offers a diverse range of disciplines, emphasizing active learning to foster critical thinking and professional competence among its students. BJTU is committed to talent cultivation, evident in its comprehensive education system and numerous achievements in teaching and research. It maintains a strong focus on international cooperation and exchanges, participating in initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and establishing partnerships with universities and businesses worldwide. Guided by its motto of 'knowing and doing,' BJTU continues to pursue excellence and innovation, aiming to become a world-class university with distinct characteristics.

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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