Taif University
Green Education Ranking
#521
About Taif University
Established in 2004, Taif University upholds five core values: transparency, teamwork, excellence, belonging, and being role models. The university's primary campus is situated in Al-Hawiyya, a town within the Taif Governorate, with three additional branch campuses located in Taraba, Khurma, and Ranya. Organized into four colleges encompassing medical, humanities, education, Shari’ah, administration, science, and engineering disciplines, Taif University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Encouraging student engagement beyond the classroom, the university promotes participation in various extracurricular activities facilitated by the Deanship of Student Affairs and college clubs. These include clubs dedicated to languages, translation, tourism, archaeology, cybersecurity, creativity, and fashion design. Moreover, Taif University houses several research centers such as the High Altitude Research Centre, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, and Simulation and Medical Training Centre, fostering ongoing research projects throughout the academic year.
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% |