Maynooth University

About Maynooth University

Maynooth University, situated 25 kilometers outside Dublin, Ireland, is an internationally acclaimed institution and one of the four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland. Having celebrated its 25th anniversary on June 16, 2022, Maynooth University was formally established as an autonomous university in 1997. However, its roots trace back to the foundation of the Royal College of St. Patrick in 1795, reflecting a legacy of over two centuries of education and scholarship. Today, Maynooth University embodies a blend of modernity and tradition, characterized by rapid growth, research excellence, and engagement. It hosts over 15,000 students from diverse backgrounds, offering a wide array of undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs across humanities, science, engineering, and social sciences. With a vibrant collegial culture, Maynooth encourages interdisciplinary research, addressing contemporary societal challenges through its world-class academic expertise. Research institutes and centers play a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic environment for learning, discovery, and innovation. Maynooth University prides itself on the synergy between research and teaching, placing equal emphasis on both missions. As a result, it consistently ranks among the top 500 universities worldwide and within the top 250 in Europe.

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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