University of Rennes 1

About University of Rennes 1

The University of Rennes 1, situated in the Academy of Rennes, was founded in 1969 following the reform in 1968 and is a state university. This public university holds a scientific, cultural and professional disposition. The university is multidisciplinary and offer a range of courses in science and technology, health, mathematics, life and environmental science, medicine, pharmaceutical and biological science, dentistry, business, management, etc. Furthermore, the university is busy centre of multidisciplinary research recognised by experts nationwide. Today, the university has 43 research teams, of which 26 are associated or under contract with large national research organisations: 21 units linked to the CNRS, 1 unit linked to the INRA and 4 units linked to the INSERM.

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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