Charles Sturt University
Green Education Ranking
#745
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University stands as Australia's leading regional university, offering over 250 courses across its network of regional campuses. Renowned for its extensive online offerings, Charles Sturt is recognized as the nation’s top choice for online education, thanks to its extensive experience and commitment to online learning. With a distinguished history of collaborating with industry and businesses, Charles Sturt University benefits both its students and the local community. It has consistently led the nation in undergraduate full-time employment rates for the past seven years and boasts a remarkable record of graduating First Nations students and individuals from rural and remote areas. The university's strong industry connections ensure that students gain valuable, real-world experience. Charles Sturt University is dedicated to using its expertise to support and foster prosperous and resilient regional communities. Its goal is to contribute significantly to the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of regional, national, and global contexts. The university is committed to a culture of excellence, promoting mutual support and empowerment. It also leads in sustainable practices, being the first Australian university to achieve carbon neutrality.
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% |