federal university of Bahia

About federal university of Bahia

The Federal University of Bahia – UFBA – is an institution part of the Brazilian Federal System of Higher Education, based in the city of Salvador, State of Bahia, where it offers 93 graduation courses and 123 post-graduation courses (master’s and doctorate), with approximately 39.000 registered students. Besides its headquarters, UFBA has a campus in the city of Vitória da Conquista – Bahia, which offers 7 graduation courses and 4 post-graduation courses, with about 1.000 registered students. It is the eldest university of the region, acting in all fields of knowledge and with an important role in the education of qualified professionals with notable performance in academic research and extension, contributing to the scientific, technologic, artistic and cultural development, and reconciling an expanding international insertion and strong engagement in the commitment to the social, local and regional demands.

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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