Nantes University

About Nantes University

Nantes Université traces its roots back to 1460, although its modern iteration was established in 1970 amidst significant reforms in the French education system. Situated across six campuses, four of which are nestled along the Loire river in Nantes, northern France, with the remaining two campuses located in Saint-Nazaire and La-Roche-Sur-Yon, the university offers a vibrant academic environment in a historically rich city. Students benefit from a wide array of facilities and extracurricular activities, including sports facilities and dining options. With over 105 degree courses spanning various disciplines, Nantes Université caters to diverse academic interests and actively welcomes international students, providing French language courses alongside its extensive academic offerings. Moreover, the university places a strong emphasis on research and development, alongside its commitment to teaching. Notable alumni, including female aviator Jaqueline Auriol, French TV presenter Claude Serillon, and writer Patrick Deville, highlight the university's esteemed legacy.

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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