Kyungpook National University

About Kyungpook National University

Kyungpook National University (경북대학교, abbreviated as KNU or Kyungdae, 경대) is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities representing Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea. With its main campu situated in Daegu, the former capital city of the Gyeongbuk Province, South Korea, KNU serves as a hub for academic excellence and innovation in the region. As a comprehensive research university, KNU holds a reputation as one of the top national universities in Korea. With its ambitious goal and dedicated efforts toward becoming a global university, KNU has earned recognition as an 'Excellent Accredited University' in the 2023 International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) evaluation, conducted by the Korean Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Justice. Out of the 134 universities accredited by IEQAS, only 18 were designated as 'Excellent Accredited Universities', and KNU is proud to be among them.

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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