University of Pretoria

About University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) is a public university spanning seven campuses, with its largest located in the heart of Hatfield, the scenic diplomatic center of South Africa’s capital city. Proudly counted among the world’s leading research universities, UP offers a superb standard of teaching, learning, and research expertise across all nine faculties. Noteworthy among these faculties are South Africa’s sole Faculty of Veterinary Science and Africa’s top-ranked Faculty of Law and business school. Set amidst Pretoria’s famous jacaranda trees, UP is renowned for its vibrant academic community and its commitment to addressing societal challenges. Guided by a steadfast resolve and focused dedication, the university has evolved into a dynamic collective of some of the globe’s brightest minds, collaborating across various disciplines to generate knowledge and devise solutions to pressing issues. For UP, its identity extends beyond that of a mere institution; it represents a way of life defined by a pursuit of excellence, a dedication to societal welfare, and a philosophy of ethical, compassionate living. Its graduates emerge as critical thinkers, adept at navigating professional environments while remaining deeply committed to social responsibility and active citizenship, thus contributing significantly to the advancement of South Africa and beyond.

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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