Carlos III University of Madrid

About Carlos III University of Madrid

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is an innovative research university with a distinctly international profile. It offers a broad range of master’s and bachelor’s degree programs in English and has special programs for foreign students (Free Movers, international Foundation Program...). It is one of the top universities in Spain and in Europe with regard to the number of students who take part in the Erasmus student exchange programme. In fact 20% of the student body is made up of international students. The UC3M is part of the YUFE alliance initiative, one of the networks selected by the European Union to build a European University. The University offers programs in Economics and Business, Engineering, Law, Communication, Social Sciences and Humanities. Several of the bachelor degrees in Engineering have been awarded the EUR-ACE quality certificate. UC3M students are able to carry out internships through collaborative agreements the University has signed with different companies and organizations. This institution has distinguished itself through the high job placement rate of its graduates, which, according to the latest study on career placement, is 90,6%. Students have access to a wide array of cultural and sport activities, as well as several sports centers. The University also provides first-rate student housing.

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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