University of Brasilia
Green Education Ranking
#807
About University of Brasilia
Established in 1962 by educators Anísio Teixeira and Darcy Ribeiro, the University of Brasília (UnB) stands as a testament to utopian ideals, nestled in the heart of Brazil's capital city alongside the picturesque Paranoá Lake. Designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, its iconic main building, the Central Institute of Sciences, symbolizes the university's commitment to modernity and innovation. With campuses spread across Brasília, UnB offers a diverse range of programs, particularly excelling in economics, international affairs, and political science. Boasting 26 faculties, 18 research centers, and over 105 undergraduate programs, UnB's academic prowess extends to its 147 graduate and 22 specialist programs. The university's extensive facilities include the Central Library, renowned for its vast archives, as well as the University Hospital and Fazenda Água Limpa, a research farm dedicated to forestry and ecological studies. Through international exchange programs and strategic partnerships, UnB is positioning itself as a leading institution on the global stage, embodying excellence in Brazilian higher education.
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% |