The University of Eastern Finland was ranked 67th in the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking comparing a total of 780 universities. Out of Finnish universities, UEF was surpassed only by Aalto University, which was ranked 30th. Like last year, Wageningen University & Research topped the ranking.
UI GreenMetric Ranking compares universities on the basis of how well they take environmental responsibility and sustainable development into consideration in their activities.
This was the fourth time the University of Eastern Finland participated. Last year, UEF was ranked 65th out of 719 universities. However, the university’s total score was higher than last year, thanks to being awarded full points for water management and waste processing. Evaluation is also carried out in categories relating to setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, transportation and education.
In addition to the University of Eastern Finland and Aalto University, Tampere University of Technology was also among the Finnish universities ranked in the top 100 (98th).
For further information, please contact:
Quality Coordinator Saila Vaittinen, University of Eastern Finland, tel. +358 40 564 8985, saila.vaittinen (at) uef.fi