The University of Phayao is ranked 10th in Thailand according to the UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2023
The University of Phayao is ranked 10th out of 53 universities in Thailand, and is ranked 131st out of 1,183 sustainable universities globally. The results of the UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2023 of 425 points from last year's score of 7,775 points
The scores are divided according to the following indicators:
1. Setting and Infrastructure, with a score of 1,225 points (Last year’s score, bestowed a score of 8,200 points to the University of Phayao, which represent an increase: 1,150 points)
2. Energy and Climate Change, with a score of 1,525 points (Last year’s score: 1,375 points)
3. Waste Management, with a score of 1,350 points (Last year’s score: 1,275 points)
4. Water Management, with a score of 850 points (Last year’s score: 800 points)
5. Transportation, with a score of 1,625 points (Last year’s score: 1,475 points)
6. Education and Research, with a score of 1,625 points (Last year’s score: 1,525 points
The UI Green Metric was initiated by Universitas Indonesia (UI) since 2010 to evaluate and compare universities' activities in maintaining a sustainable environment on campus, including integration with teaching, and learning in the curriculum and developing the university area to be green. It adheres to the principles of the 3 E's: Environment, Economics, and Equity.
The criteria for evaluating universities are set in 6 areas:
1. Setting and infrastructure
2. Energy and Climate Change
3. Wastes
4. Water
5. Transportation
6. Education
Each criterion has details of indicators ranging from 5 to 11 indicators and the scores are clearly defined. The UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2023 is a globally accepted benchmark that demonstrates a university's commitment to environmentally friendly management and sustainable development. This criterion is consistent with strategic goals: Development of a Modern Management System, Efficiency, Transparency, and Good Governance. The university is ranked as a world-class green educational institution (UI Green).
The University of Phayao has set a goal to operate UP Green in 2024 to drive the policy of participating in the UI Green Metric World University Ranking to be higher and organize a UI Green competition at the departmental level. This includes the adjustment of the target value in Super KPI of the University of Phayao to be ranked 1 in the top 100 in the world.