King Juan Carlos University
Green Education Ranking
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About King Juan Carlos University
University Rey Juan Carlos, a Spanish public research institution situated in Madrid, operates across four campuses spread throughout the city in Móstoles, Alcorcón, Vicálvaro, and Fuenlabrada. Established in 1996 and named after King Juan Carlos I of Spain, the university offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including nine taught in English. Additionally, it houses various affiliated centers such as the Humanities Institute and the Centre for Latin America Studies. Committed to promoting a healthy and sustainable campus environment, the university is actively involved in initiatives related to energy efficiency, waste management, and responsible consumption. With over 30,000 students, including approximately 11 percent international students from 80 different nationalities, the university fosters a diverse and inclusive community. Furthermore, it collaborates with numerous associations and NGOs to provide volunteering opportunities, and students can engage in various extracurricular activities such as theater groups, choir, and orchestra, catering to diverse interests and passions.
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% |