University of Windsor
Green Education Ranking
#547
About University of Windsor
The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-centered institution with over 16,500 students enrolled in a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional schools like Law, Business, Engineering, Education, Nursing, Human Kinetics, and Social Work. The Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation, the campus's largest capital project to date, was unveiled in the fall of 2012, serving as a state-of-the-art hub for innovation equipped with the latest classroom technology, an Industrial Courtyard for collaborative projects with the region, and 80 research labs. Situated adjacent to North America's busiest international border crossing and overlooking the scenic Detroit River waterfront, the University of Windsor epitomizes an internationally focused, multidisciplinary institution dedicated to fostering diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Upholding values of openness, warmth, and support, UWindsor cultivates a welcoming environment for individuals from Asia, Europe, Africa, and local communities alike. The university boasts a vast alumni network, with over 110,000 graduates, 35,000 of whom reside in the Windsor-Essex region.
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% |