Aarhus University

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a prestigious institution with nearly a century of history, having been established in 1928. Renowned for its excellence in research, the university consistently ranks among the top 100 global institutions. The university hosts a diverse student body, with 12% of its students coming from over 120 different countries. International researchers contribute across all faculties, and all PhD programs are offered in English. Aarhus University also provides over 50 English-taught courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, with English being a prominent language in its academic environment. The university’s International Centre offers guidance and support to the international community. As Denmark's largest research-based university, Aarhus University operates three campuses in Aarhus, Emdrup, and Herning. Its teaching is deeply integrated with ongoing research, ensuring that students benefit from the latest advancements and high teaching standards. The university fosters a collaborative and informal teaching environment that encourages critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. With five main faculties—Arts, Business and Social Sciences, Health, Natural Sciences, and Technical Sciences—Aarhus University supports a student body of over 38,000 and a staff of 8,000.

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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