Niigata University
Green Education Ranking
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About Niigata University
Niigata University boasts a rich institutional history spanning 150 years. Established as a national university in 1949, it has emerged as a cornerstone of higher education and research in Japan. With a comprehensive academic offering across ten faculties and five graduate schools, the university provides bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in various disciplines including humanities, education, law, economics, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, health sciences, and dentistry. Its diverse student body of approximately 13,000 is supported by a dedicated team of 3,000 academic and administrative staff members. Committed to its ethos of "Autonomy and Creativity," Niigata University serves as a beacon of knowledge dissemination, driving local and international development through education, research, and societal contributions. Emphasizing the cultivation of adaptable skills and knowledge, the university prepares students to tackle future challenges. Alongside conventional research fields, Niigata University fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting an inclusive research environment accessible to society. Situated in Niigata City, overlooking the Sea of Japan, the university serves as a vital link to the global community, particularly in Asia. With a focus on innovation and global engagement, Niigata University aspires to lead and inspire positive change on a global scale.
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% |