UI GreenMetric Announces the 2025 World University Rankings Results and Award Ceremony in National Chi Nan University
UI GreenMetric World University Rankings today announced the official results of the 2025 edition during its annual Results and Award Ceremony, hosted at National Chi Nan University (NCNU). The event brought together university leaders, sustainability experts, and partners from around the world to strengthen dialogue and collaboration in sustainable campus development. The 2025 cycle marks a historic milestone for UI GreenMetric, with 1,745 universities from 105 countries participating, an increase from 1,477 universities from 95 countries in the previous edition. This year also welcomes 10 new participating countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Georgia, Tajikistan, Cameroon, the Republic of Cyprus, Mongolia, Northern Cyprus, the Dominican Republic, and Japan.
“As the world’s first sustainability-focused university ranking, UI GreenMetric serves as a platform for shared learning, innovation, and international collaboration,” said Dr. Vishnu Juwono, Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. “The remarkable growth in participation demonstrates the collective commitment of universities worldwide to advance sustainability through research, education, and campus initiatives.”
This significant expansion underscores the growing global recognition of sustainability as a core priority for higher education institutions. As the first university ranking in the world dedicated specifically to sustainability, UI GreenMetric has come a long way since its early years, when it began with only 95 universities from 35 countries. Its evolution reflects a remarkable trajectory of collective progress, strengthened collaboration, and long-term commitment to building a more sustainable future across global campuses.
Since its establishment in 2010 by Universitas Indonesia, UI GreenMetric has developed into the largest global network of sustainable campuses. Its ranking framework, based on 58 indicators across 6 criteria, helps universities measure progress, share best practices, and foster collaboration toward a more sustainable future.
TOP 10 Most Sustainable Universities (2025)
1. Wageningen University & Research
2. University College Cork
3. Nottingham Trent University
4. Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld (Hochschule Trier)
5. Universidade de São Paulo
6. University of Groningen
7. University of California, Davis
8. University of Connecticut
9. Università di Bologna
10. Universität Bremen
Honourable Awards
• Best New Participating University: Loyola University
• Most Sustainably Improved University: Ontario Tech University
• Most Active University in UI GreenMetric World Rankings: Siam University
The Most Sustainable University in Every Region.
• Africa: Alexandria University
• Asia: Universitas Indonesia
• Europe: Wageningen University & Research
• Oceania: Lincoln University
• Latin America: Universidade de São Paulo
• North America: University of California, Davis
The Most Sustainable University in Each University Criteria
• Setting & Infrastructure: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
• Energy & Climate Change: University College Cork
• Waste Management: Wageningen University & Research
• Water Management: Wageningen University & Research
• Transportation & Mobility: Università di Bologna
• Education & Research: Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld (Trier University of Applied Sciences)
Special Recognition
• Special Recognition for Hosting the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Results and Award Ceremony: National Chi Nan University (NCNU)
Looking ahead, UI GreenMetric will continue its mission in 2026 as a global platform bridging sustainability efforts and strengthening the role of higher education institutions in addressing environmental and social challenges. Through collaboration, data-driven assessment, and knowledge sharing, UI GreenMetric remains cotmmitted to supporting universities worldwide in advancing sustainable campus practices. The data collection and submission period for the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings will officially open next year, and participating institutions are encouraged to stay tuned to our social media and website for further announcements regarding the timeline and technical guidelines.
Written by: Riska Putri Hariyadi
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