Northwest A&F University

About Northwest A&F University

Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) stands as a key national comprehensive university under the Ministry of Education's administration, supported by initiatives such as the “Project 985” and “Project 211”, featuring prominently in the National “World-Class University and First-class Discipline” Project. Situated in Yangling, Shaanxi Province, NWAFU resides in the birthplace of Chinese agricultural civilization and the current National Agriculture High-tech Industrial Demonstration zone. Rooted in its history dating back to 1934, NWAFU has played a pivotal role in the region's rejuvenation, agricultural prosperity, and talent cultivation. Through strategic mergers and a commitment to modernizing agriculture, NWAFU has evolved into a leading institution with 27 colleges, 14 mobile post-doctoral stations, and numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With a focus on academic excellence, NWAFU boasts state key disciplines and global recognition in disciplines such as Agricultural Science, Plant and Animal Science. Upholding its tradition of service, NWAFU actively engages in poverty alleviation efforts and international collaborations, contributing to agricultural modernization and rural development. As it charts its course forward, NWAFU remains dedicated to innovation, internationalization, and serving national priorities, positioning itself as a beacon of agricultural education and research in China.

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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