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University at Albany
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Green Education Ranking
#617
About University at Albany
Strategically located in the state capital of New York, the University at Albany is an internationally recognized public research institution. Named one of the “100 Best Values” among public universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. More than two-thirds of graduates go on for advanced degrees. Acceptances to law and medical schools are above the national average. 50 Undergraduate majors in the Arts and Sciences, Business and Accounting, Public Policy, Computer Science, Information Science, Pre-Law, Pre-Health Most popular programs: Biology, Business/Accounting, Communication, Criminal Justice, English, History, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology Unique Programs: East Asian Studies, Documentary Studies, Nano-scale Science and Engineering, N.Y.S. Writers Institute.
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% |