University of Barcelona
Green Education Ranking
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About University of Barcelona
The University of Barcelona, founded in 1450, is a comprehensive higher education institution that offers profound academic tradition coupled with frontier scientific knowledge. It is in the city of Barcelona, one of the major cosmopolitan hubs of the Mediterranean and, indeed, in Europe. The University of Barcelona’s 16 faculties are spread over six main campuses situated throughout the city, which are completely integrated into the urban life and landscape. And with the majority in central areas, the city effectively becomes the campus of the University. With 16 libraries and 100,000 sq m dedicated to health and sport, the University of Barcelona offers a wide range of services. Currently, nearly 7,000 sq m of developed space are available to the largest university community in Catalonia.
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% |