Instituto Politécnico Nacional
About Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Established in 1936 under President Lázaro Cárdenas's administration, the National Polytechnic University (IPN) emerged as a beacon of educational opportunity, championed by luminaries like astronomer Luis Enrique Erro, revolutionary Juan de Dios Bátiz Paredes, and education minister Narciso Bassols. Initially conceived to uplift marginalized communities, IPN has evolved into one of Mexico's largest public universities and a premier institution in Latin America. Renowned for its vocational focus, IPN offers a comprehensive array of academic units and programs across its main campus, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, spanning 2.1km² north of Mexico City. With additional research institutes and facilities across 22 states, IPN boasts 98 academic units offering 293 courses of study, 78 technical career programs, and 215 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Its rigorous admission process, relying on entrance examinations and academic records, ensures a selective enrollment rate, with only 20-30% of applicants gaining acceptance to pursue their studies.
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% |