The University of Hong Kong

About The University of Hong Kong

Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is the oldest tertiary-education institution in Hong Kong and has a global reputation for excellence in teaching, research and innovation. HKU is internationally recognised for its accomplishments as a research-led university. Researchers at HKU repeatedly secure the lion’s share of competitive government research funding and HKU prides itself on having a wide range of international collaborations. These include research projects, visiting professorships and joint doctorate programmes with world-class institutions. As part of this work, HKU actively participates in international networks, with 38 academics named on the list of “Highly Cited Researchers 2022” from Clarivate. HKU has 10 academic faculties where English is the main language of instruction. They include the Faculty of Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics (HKU Business School), Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine (Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine), Science and Social Sciences. As a global university, the HKU campus welcomes more than 5,000 international students from 90 countries and regions. In addition, HKU has established relationships and partnerships with more than 430 leading universities around the world in 47 countries, carrying out academic exchanges and scientific research cooperation. It provides abundant opportunities for students to study abroad.

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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