Nantes University
Green Education Ranking
#598
About Nantes University
Nantes Université traces its roots back to 1460, although its modern iteration was established in 1970 amidst significant reforms in the French education system. Situated across six campuses, four of which are nestled along the Loire river in Nantes, northern France, with the remaining two campuses located in Saint-Nazaire and La-Roche-Sur-Yon, the university offers a vibrant academic environment in a historically rich city. Students benefit from a wide array of facilities and extracurricular activities, including sports facilities and dining options. With over 105 degree courses spanning various disciplines, Nantes Université caters to diverse academic interests and actively welcomes international students, providing French language courses alongside its extensive academic offerings. Moreover, the university places a strong emphasis on research and development, alongside its commitment to teaching. Notable alumni, including female aviator Jaqueline Auriol, French TV presenter Claude Serillon, and writer Patrick Deville, highlight the university's esteemed legacy.
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% |