Gadjah Mada University
Green Education Ranking
#522
About Gadjah Mada University
Established under Dutch rule in 1949, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) stands as one of Indonesia’s oldest and largest higher education institutions, renowned for its academic excellence. Situated in the Special Region of Yogyakarta on the island of Java, commonly referred to as Jogja, the university benefits from its location in a province celebrated for its rich Javanese culture and heritage. With a campus sprawling across 360 acres, UGM offers 250 courses through its 18 faculties, vocational and graduate school. On-campus amenities include a library, sports center, stadium, tennis court, basketball field, and one of Southeast Asia’s largest mosques, designed by UGM architectural engineering students. Notable landmarks include the Balairung UGM, Indonesia’s first modern-style building, and nearby historical sites such as the Borobudur and Prambanan temples. Committed to community empowerment, UGM fosters internship programs in rural regions and promotes ecological development initiatives, exemplifying its dedication to societal progress and environmental stewardship. Among its distinguished alumni is Indonesia’s current President, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
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% |