Syracuse University
Green Education Ranking
#720
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University was founded in 1870 as a private coeducational institution. It has 12 schools and colleges, with undergraduate and graduate students representing all 50 U.S. states and 124 countries. The sprawling 900-acre campus has an architecturally significant mix of historic and modern buildings with state-of-the-art facilities and technology. Our athletic teams are top ranked among the most competitive teams in the nation. The libraries, gyms, computer services, and facilities are first rate. Syracuse is widely known as the winter snow capital of the U.S., and our summers are warm and sunny. SU is a world-class institution with an international reputation and alumni in every corner of the globe. There are over 5,700 higher education institutions in the United States, and Syracuse University ranks among the top 55. It offers top-level programs in Architecture, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, International Relations, Library and Information Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, Radio/Television, and Sport Management. Other highly regarded programs include Interior Design, Business, Creative Writing, Fine Arts, Journalism, Social Work, and Law.
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% |