11 Turkmen Universities Enter the UI GreenMetric 2024 International Ranking

In 2024, 11 Turkmen higher education institutions were included in the prestigious UI GreenMetric international ranking, which assesses universities’ contributions to sustainable development. Established by the University of Indonesia in 2010, this ranking is one of the leading platforms for evaluating universities’ efforts in environmental sustainability.

What is the UI GreenMetric Ranking?

UI GreenMetric analyzes university performance across six key categories:

1. Setting and Infrastructure (SI): Includes sustainable infrastructure, green areas, and overall campus arrangements.

2. Energy and Climate Change (EC): Evaluates the use of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and measures to reduce carbon emissions.

3. Waste Management (WS): Includes recycling programs, waste reduction efforts, and waste processing.

4. Water Management (WR): Assesses efforts for rational water use, water recycling, and pollution prevention.

5. Transportation (TR): Focuses on eco-friendly transportation solutions and reducing the carbon footprint.

6. Education and Research (ED): Measures the universities’ contributions to research and educational programs on sustainable development.

Each indicator is scored, and the points are summed to form the overall result.

Turkmen Universities in the Ranking

The top positions among Turkmen universities were taken by Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan and S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, which made it into the top 500 universities in the global ranking. These universities demonstrated high performance in categories such as infrastructure and educational initiatives.

Additionally, the following institutions were ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide:

• Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy;

• Turkmen Agricultural Institute;

• Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas;

• Turkmenistan Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics;

• Turkmenistan Engineering, Technical, and Transport-Communications Institute;

• Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction;

• State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan;

• Turkmen State Institute of Finance;

• Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute.

The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024 was published in December of this year. The full list of universities, along with the ranking methodology, is available on the official UI GreenMetric website via the following link: UI GreenMetric Rankings 2024.

The ranking is updated annually and published by the University of Indonesia, providing detailed information about the world’s leading universities in sustainable development.

The inclusion of Turkmen universities in this international ranking highlights their active efforts to implement environmentally sustainable approaches in management and education. It also strengthens the country’s international image and underscores its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Turkmenistan continues to develop its educational system, emphasizing the importance of integrating ecological standards and scientific innovations. Participation in such rankings motivates universities to strive for further improvement and exchange experiences with the global community.

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