Metropolitan Autonomous University
Green Education Ranking
#894
About Metropolitan Autonomous University
Established in 1974, with a vast alumni network exceeding 200,000 individuals, UAM stands as a public institution renowned for its innovative educational approach and impactful research across its five academic units: Azcapotzalco, Cuajimalpa, Iztapalapa, Lerma, and Xochimilco. At the core of its educational framework is the departmental model and the pivotal role of the professor-researcher, who orchestrates teaching-learning processes, integrates research into instruction, conducts cutting-edge scientific endeavors, and actively contributes to artistic and cultural enrichment, all aimed at providing robust multidisciplinary training for professionals. Within UAM's equitable environment, students engage in undergraduate or graduate studies fostering open discourse, critical inquiry, and appreciation for diverse viewpoints. To uphold this inclusive atmosphere, the university has established a University Rights Ombudsman and specialized gender equality units. These entities are dedicated to fostering a culture of peace, promoting integration, advancing gender perspective mainstreaming, and combating gender-based violence.
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% |