The University of Alabama
Green Education Ranking
#680
About The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama, established in 1831, is a distinguished public institution renowned for its notable law school among its numerous offerings. Offering over 200 degrees across various disciplines, the university's academic structure encompasses colleges and schools such as the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and College of Communication and Information Sciences, among others. Undergraduate programs span a wide range of fields, from American studies and chemistry to journalism and nursing. The university also boasts robust athletic programs, including football, basketball, and volleyball, along with support for wheelchair athletics. Its sprawling 1,200-acre campus fosters a vibrant student life with over 500 student clubs and organizations. Notable alumni include novelist Harper Lee, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, biologist E. O. Wilson, and American football player Shaun Alexander.
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% |