The 2024QS World University Sustainability Rankings cover 1,403 higher education institutions in 95 countries and territories, more than double the number first published last year. The University of Toronto tops the rankings, followed by the University of California, Berkeley (second in the world) and the University of Manchester (third in the world).
AustraliaIt is one of the best performing regions overall in this year's rankings, with two universities in the global top 10. Canadian universities excel in a number of indicators and have the most sustainable higher education system in the world.
The University of Toronto ranks first in the world in the overall sustainability rankings, the University of British Columbia is ranked fourth. In the number of entries in the top five and top 10 in the world,Canada surpasses any other country or region。Its universities are highly qualified for environmental education, with more universities in the top 10 than any other region in the world. Canada excels in equality, with the University of British Columbia ranking among the best in the world in this indicator.
U.S. universities dominate the rankings, with 210 universities on the list, one of which is in the top 10 globally. The UK has the second highest number of shortlisted universities in the world, with 93 shortlisted, two of which are in the top 10 globally.
China (mainland) has the third largest number of universities in the world, with 92 universities in the rankings, but no universities in the global top 100 in the sustainable development rankings.
Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President, QS"The performance of Chinese (mainland) universities in the sustainability rankings presents a stark contrast. Its universities excel in knowledge exchange and employability, thanks to high-quality education, research, and a global reputation. However, Chinese universities face challenges in environmental research, suggesting that they should increase the focus on social and environmental challenges in their curricula and research agendas. ”
Jessica Turner, CEO of QS:
said the QS Sustainability Rankings are a cutting-edge tool for assessing the progress and collaborative outcomes of universities around the world in facing pressing existential challenges. In particular, she noted the importance of these considerations for students, noting that students' decision to pursue academics is not only guided by their career prospects, but also driven by their personal values and beliefs.
For today's generation of brand-conscious students, the university they choose represents not only a lifelong connection, but also a personal identity and social awareness.
QS Ranking Manager Dr. Drew Macfarlane:
noted that by 2030 there are expected to be about 3With 800 million students studying at universities, this means that if the global higher education sector were to be considered a country, it would be the third largest country in the world.
QS wants to support the higher education sector towards its goal of providing more sustainable education for all, and to advocate for best practices in areas such as transparency, impactful research, equality, and climate mitigation. The QS Sustainability Rankings assess the performance of universities across environmental, social and governance (ESG) categories, with a particular focus on the external impact of higher education institutions, in the hope of sparking new ideas, action and wider engagement.
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