Green Campus Ranking 2023 (UI GreenMetric)

Hacettepe University, in its second application to the 'UI Greenmetric - Sustainable Campus' 2023 ranking, ranks 28th among 98 universities in Turkey and 312th among 1183 universities worldwide that applied. For a detailed report by UI GreenMetric for Hacettepe University, click here.

As shown in the graphics, Hacettepe University excels in the categories of Setting and Infrastructure, Waste, and Transportation in the UI GreenMetric 2023 ranking, both in Turkey and worldwide.

                                      Hacettepe University in Turkey                                                                                                              Hacettepe University worldwide 

Hacettepe University has ranked 12th globally and 2nd in Turkey in the category of 'Setting and Infrastructure' among the top-ranking categories. The current ranking takes into account data related to Hacettepe University campuses, including forested and green areas, open spaces, built environment ratios, flora and fauna richness, as well as efforts in preserving them (such as campus agriculture). The ranking also considers factors like security-health facilities and accessibility features for barrier-free living. 'Setting and Infrastructure' is the most successful category for Hacettepe University in both global and national rankings.

The 'Waste' category is another important category where Hacettepe University ranks 80th globally and 9th in Turkey. Notable topics in this area include programs to reduce paper and plastic usage on campus, quantities of organic, inorganic, and toxic waste recycling, and wastewater disposal. The data presented for these topics indicates a significant improvement in the 'Waste' category compared to the previous year's rankings. Various actions taken by the Sustainable Campuses Coordination within Hacettepe University in the last 1.5 years have contributed to this rapid rise.

In the 'Transportation' category, Hacettepe University is ranked 173rd globally and 18th in Turkey. The university has achieved a notable position in this category through policies aimed at improving transportation, such as ring services on campuses, employee transportation services, parking areas, and efforts to reduce the use of private vehicles, including the use of zero-emission vehicles.