University of Strasbourg
Green Education Ranking
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About University of Strasbourg
The University of Strasbourg (French: Université de Strasbourg, Unistra) is a public research university located in Strasbourg, France, with over 52,000 students and 3,300 researchers. Founded in the 16th century by Jean Sturm, it was an intellectual hotbed during the Age of Enlightenment. The old university was split into three separate entities during the 1970s, before they merged back together in 2009. The University of Strasbourg is currently composed of 35 academic faculties, schools and institutes, plus 71 research laboratories spread over six campuses, including the historic site in the Neustadt. Throughout its existence, Unistra alumni, faculty, or researchers have included 18 Nobel laureates, one Fields Medalist and a wide range of notable individuals in their respective fields. Among them are Goethe, statesman Robert Schuman, historian Marc Bloch and several chemists such as Louis Pasteur.
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% |