Nanchang University
Green Education Ranking
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About Nanchang University
Nanchang University (NCU), situated in Nanchang, China, is a comprehensive institution recognized among the "World First-class Disciplines" in China's "Double First-Class" Initiative. It's designated as a First-Class University in Jiangxi Province. NCU comprises three campuses, with the main Qian-Hu campus covering over 288 hectares. Rooted in the history of institutions like Jiangxi Medical College and Jiangxi University, NCU was established in 1993 through a merger and gained prominence through national projects like "211 Project." It has received significant attention from top leadership, including President Xi Jinping's visits in 2008 and 2016. With 42 teaching institutions offering 91 majors, NCU enrolls undergraduates across 13 disciplines. It boasts numerous national and provincial-level accolades for its academic offerings, including key disciplines and research achievements. Employing over 4,200 staff members, NCU has a strong faculty, including national-level talents and esteemed scholars. The university prioritizes undergraduate teaching and emphasizes talent cultivation as its core mission. NCU focuses on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by its participation in national programs and its success in competitions like the China International College Students’ “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. In the realm of research, NCU has established numerous national-level science and technology platforms, fostering groundbreaking projects recognized nationally and internationally. Internationally, NCU has forged partnerships with over 230 universities and research institutions globally. It has established joint laboratories and Confucius Institutes, facilitating student exchange programs. Looking ahead, NCU aims to further its commitment to moral education and talent cultivation. It pursues strategies centered on talent empowerment, innovation, and industry integration, aspiring to become a world-class university with distinctive Jiangxi and Chinese characteristics.
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% |