Medical University of Graz
Green Education Ranking
#379
About Medical University of Graz
Medical University of Graz is centered around sustainable health research. The Styrian health university prioritizes sustainability across its teaching, research, and patient care efforts, focusing primarily on prevention and maintaining health. Embracing the principles of the biopsychosocial model, students, instructors, and staff collaborate, placing individuals and their comprehensive needs at the forefront. In addition to training future medical professionals and conducting research into innovative treatment methods and health preservation, the university delivers high-quality patient care. Expert knowledge benefits not only students but also the wider community, with comprehensive coverage in the media, talks, and numerous events accessible to people of all ages. Over the past decade, research achievements have significantly multiplied, with leading publications from Graz gracing the pages of esteemed international journals. The field of personalized medicine is undergoing notable advancements, propelled by the Biobank Graz, one of Europe's largest biobanks. Leveraging cutting-edge scientific insights, Medical University of Graz assumes a central role in patient care at University Hospital Graz. With approximately 1,700 staff and 4,100 students, the university offers an attractive training and work environment abundant with developmental opportunities.
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% |