Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
About Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, established in 1877, was founded on the Naito-Shinjuku Branch Office of the Industrial Encouragement Department, Ministry of Home Affairs. The university was inaugurated in May 1949 as a national university in compliance with the National University Establishment Law following the integration of Tokyo College of Agriculture and Forestry and Tokyo Textile College. At the time of its inauguration, there were three divisions in the Faculty of Agriculture and also three divisions in the Faculty of Technology. Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has a history of more than 130 years, originated with the Naito-Shinjuku Branch Office of the Industrial Encouragement Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, established in 1874. In May 1949, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology was inaugurated as a National University. by the integration of Tokyo college of Agriculture and Forestry and Tokyo Textile college.
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% |