Sustainability Rankings

Times Higher Education Impact Ranking

First launched in 2019, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Palacký University has been listed in this ranking since its inception four years ago, when UP was ranked 101st–200th out of 467 evaluated institutions. In the most recent 2022 edition, more than three times as many universities are included in the ranking (1406). Despite their growing number, Palacký University Olomouc has managed to improve its placing from 2021, advancing from 501st–600th to 201st–300th places. This means shared status of Czech number one together with Charles University in Prague.

Palacký University Olomouc – Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2022

Rank

University

SDG

201–300

Charles University

3

8

16

17

201–300

Palacký University Olomouc

3

4

11

17

201–300

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)

8

12

16

17

301–400

Masaryk University

3

4

16

17

401–600

VSB – Technical University of Ostrava

7

8

11

17

1001+

University of Chemistry and Technology Prague

3

5

13

17

To be included in the overall ranking, a mandatory SDG 17 had to be satisfied, plus three other optional SDGs. If data for more SDGs were provided, the overall ranking was calculated from the top three scores. In the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, UP achieved its best results in SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) – as well as in the mandatory SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

Palacký University Olomouc – Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2022

SDG

 

Score

Rank (World)

Rank
(Czech Republic)

3

Good Health and Well-being

76,7

101–200

2

4

Quality Education

77,1

42

1

8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

60,2

201–300

3

9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

44,9

401–600

2–4

11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

77,0

101–200

1–3

16

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

63,9

301–400

3

17

Partnerships for the Goals

74,0

301–400

2–4

The top world institution in fulfilling the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for 2022 is Western Sydney University, Australia. The complete rankings are available here.

 

QS World University Rankings: Sustainability

Published by Quacquarelli Symonds since 2022, the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability is focused on the social and environmental sustainability performance of higher education institutions.

In the first edition, called QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023, a total of 700 universities were ranked, four of which were from the Czech Republic. Palacký University Olomouc was ranked 451st–500th.

Czech universities Total ranking
Charles University 161st–170th
M Masaryk University 281st–300th
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague 321st–340th
Palacký University Olomouc 451st–500th

The environmental impact category is divided into three sub-domains, while the social impact is considered in even more detail (5 sub-domains). In the environmental sphere, sustainability indicators – including sustainable institutions, sustainable education, and sustainable research – are evaluated; Palacký University performed best in sustainable education, where it ranked 217th. The social impact category considers equality, knowledge exchange, educational impact, employability and opportunities, and quality of life. Within these indicators, UP ranked best in knowledge exchange (247th).

The top-ranked university in the 2023 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability is the University of California, Berkeley from the United States. Second and third place belongs to Canada, namely the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia.

Source: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability

 

UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings is the first international ranking since 2010 that assesses how well universities are developing their infrastructure and education according to environmental and sustainability principles.

Palacký University Olomouc joined the ranking for the first time in 2021, when it was ranked 642nd out of 956 universities from 80 countries. In 2022, UP moved up 100 places to rank 546th out of 1,050 universities worldwide. Of the six Czech universities ranked, it moved up one place to fourth place:

Ranking (2022)

University

Total score (pts) 2021

Total score (pts) 2022

45th

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)

8075

8600

115th

Masaryk University

7625

8100

435th

Mendel University in Brno

5225

6360

546th

Palacký University Olomouc

4925

5735

582nd

University of Hradec Králové

4725

5510

748th

Tomas Bata University in Zlín

3200

4620

Six main domains are compared: infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transportation, and education and research. Between 5 and 20 indicators are to be completed in each of these domains, accompanied by evidence in the form of a photograph, a web link, or a verbal description. UP scored its best rating in Waste, mainly due to its good management of toxic waste and measures to reduce the amount of paper and plastic used. Extra points were made thanks to the number of green areas on the campuses, such as the Faculty of Science park at Envelopa and the UP Education and Science Centre park in the Šlechtitelů complex. UP also performs very well in the field of education and research in the context of sustainability, especially thanks to the disciplines whose teaching includes issues of sustainability and climate change.

University Infrastructure Energy
and Climate Change
Waste Water Transportation Education
and Research

CZU

1100

1600

1725

950

1450

1775

MU

1000

1500

1500

800 1650 1650

MENDELU

1065

885

1050

600 1360

1400

UP

690

1060

1125

600

1150 1110

UHK

815

1210

1275

410

950 850

UTB

700

1200

1200

350

710

950

Overall, universities in the Netherlands, the UK, and the US perform best. The top three most environmentally friendly schools are Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands, followed by the UK’s Nottingham Trent University. More information is available here.

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