Edith Cowan University

About Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University, affectionately known as 'ECU', stands as Western Australia's youngest university and ranks among the world's best young universities under 50 years old. Despite its youth, ECU has left an indelible mark on the higher education landscape. Notably, for an impressive seventeen consecutive years, the university has received a 5-star rating for teaching quality from graduates in the Good Universities Guide. Moreover, ECU garners 5-star ratings across various categories including overall experience, learning resources, skills development, and student support. With over 31,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, ECU boasts one of the most multicultural student populations in Australia, welcoming around 7,000 international students from over 100 countries. Offering approximately 250 courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, ECU provides a diverse range of study options, with many courses offering the flexibility of online study. Designed in consultation with industry professionals, ECU's courses are delivered by teaching staff with extensive professional experience and networks, ensuring students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for today's and tomorrow's workplaces. Many of ECU's courses are internationally recognized and professionally accredited by national and international organizations. Student learning extends beyond the classroom through practicum placements in real businesses or organizations, paid internships, and international study tours. With 90 exchange partners across 35 countries, ECU offers students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, further enriching their world-ready education through the Study Abroad and Exchange program.

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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