Guizhou University

About Guizhou University

Guizhou University (GZU) traces its roots back to 1902 as the Guizhou Institute of Higher Learning. Over the years, it underwent several name changes before officially adopting the name Guizhou University in 1950. GZU has a rich history spanning 120 years and has achieved significant milestones. It is recognized as one of China's national 211 Project universities and is included in the national Double First-Class Initiative. Covering an area of 309.17 hectares, GZU comprises 40 colleges and serves over 34,000 full-time undergraduate students and over 13,000 graduate students. It boasts a faculty of over 4,200 members, with over 2,700 full-time teachers, many of whom hold doctoral degrees. GZU is dedicated to research excellence, with disciplines ranking in the top 1% globally according to ESI data. The university has established numerous research platforms and laboratories, contributing significantly to national strategic needs and industrial transformation. In addition to its academic achievements, GZU is committed to promoting ideological and political education and has received several accolades in this regard. It is also actively involved in promoting socioeconomic development in Guizhou through collaborative partnerships with enterprises and initiatives aimed at rural revitalization and poverty alleviation. Internationally, GZU has established partnerships with universities and research institutions across 43 countries and regions, actively fostering international exchanges and collaborative education. With its motto of Illustrious Virtue, Utmost Goodness, Extensive Learning, and Earnest Practice, GZU is dedicated to fostering talented minds and making significant contributions to the socioeconomic advancement of Guizhou and China as a whole.

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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