University of Southern Queensland
Green Education Ranking
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About University of Southern Queensland
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is known as a research-intensive regional institution renowned for providing top-quality degrees and producing some of Australia’s highest paid graduates. Its diverse student body thrives in an international community, benefiting from a blend of on-campus and online learning options. Spread across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, as well as online platforms and trusted national and international education partners, UniSQ offers accessible education. At UniSQ, lecturers bring industry expertise into the classroom, enriching academic learning with real-world insights. The university's research efforts focus on addressing pressing global challenges, collaborating closely with industry partners and communities locally and worldwide. With over 30 multi-disciplinary research areas rated as world standard or above by the Australian Research Council, UniSQ is dedicated to driving positive change.
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% |