Johannes Kepler University Linz

About Johannes Kepler University Linz

The Johannes Kepler University of Linz (JKU) boasts future-oriented academic degree programmes, excellence in teaching and research, numerous partnerships in Austria and abroad, and a unique campus with park-like grounds. JKU has more than 60 modern, hands-on academic degree programmes. Research conducted at all three faculties – Social Sciences, Economics and Business; Law; and Engineering and Natural Sciences – is recognised worldwide. The Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business (SOWI) has created its degree programmes to address and solve complex social and business issues. JKU offers a complete spectrum of degree programmes in social, economics and business studies. The Faculty of Law (RE) focuses on public, private and international business law. Transnational cooperation efforts deal with legal issues at an international level. JKU is the only university in Austria that offers a multimedia diploma degree programme in law. The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (TN) works closely with both local and international businesses and industry. The TN Faculty offers a broad, interdisciplinary range of degree programmes and the JKU Science Park provides high-tech classrooms and modern facilities in support of teaching and research. The Faculty of Medicine (MED) is the most recent addition to JKU. Opened in 2014, the faculty offers an academic degree in human medicine. JKU is the first Austrian university to offer studies in human medicine in accordance with the new bachelor-master’s degree system. The bachelor’s degree programme will be conducted in cooperation with the Medical University of Graz. In its final phase, JKU will accept 300 students per year to the medical degree programme.

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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