Cote d'Azur University

About Cote d'Azur University

Université Côte d'Azur has undergone a significant transformation, evolving into an experimental university as of January 1, 2020. This change saw the consolidation of both the Université Nice Sophia Antipolis, established in 1965, and the Communauté d'Universités et d'Etablissements Université Côte d'Azur, founded in 2015. Now encompassing 17 prominent academic institutions clustered around its historic core, Université Côte d'Azur has ascended to become one of France's top 10 research-intensive universities. Its attainment of the prestigious Initiative d'Excellence (Idex) label in 2016 underscores its elevated standing. This accolade, conferred by an international panel, not only places the university among France's elite research institutions but also grants it additional resources to fuel its continued growth and innovation. It stands as a testament to the university's ability to compete on a global scale. The UCAJEDI project spearheads the university's strategic approach, targeting the pivotal challenges of the 21st century. Focusing on resilience and sustainability of local governance, economic and social transformation through digital innovation, and well-being and aging, this initiative leverages research, education, and innovation to address these critical areas.

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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