University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Green Education Ranking
#70
About University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Founded in 1867, Illinois is among the nation’s most prominent research institutions (FY17 research expenditures of $664 million). From the development of the modern web browser, to the discovery of the Archaea, to the transistor, to revolutionary photosynthesis advances, Illinois has a long-standing history of life-changing innovations. Researchers have made foundational discoveries that change the way we understand the microbial world, developed the technology that enables modern electronic devices, pioneered agricultural practices that feed the world, and shaped government policies that protect the vulnerable in our society. The campus is home to more than 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students and nearly 2,000 faculty members from more than 110 nations. With about 13,000 degrees awarded annually, with about 1,000 at the doctoral level, Illinois is among the largest providers of new graduates in the nation each year.
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% |