A Significant Step Towards a Sustainable University

The University of Prešov has reached an important milestone in its international engagement and sustainable development. For the first time, it has been included in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, a global ranking that assesses universities in terms of sustainability and environmentally responsible operations. In the current edition, the University of Prešov ranked 1,363rd worldwide and 5th among the Slovak universities included in the ranking. Its first-ever inclusion in this international ranking represents an important step forward, enabling the university to compare its activities and achievements with those of higher education institutions both nationally and internationally.

The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings is an international assessment focused on the sustainability of higher education institutions and their efforts towards environmentally responsible development. Universities are evaluated across several areas related to campus infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste and water management, transportation, as well as education and research.

The Result of a Collective Effort Across the University

The university's position in the ranking is not the result of a single activity or department. Rather, it reflects numerous day-to-day activities carried out across the entire institution, ranging from the management and development of the university environment and responsible resource management to education, research and initiatives aimed at ensuring more responsible and sustainable operations.

Our thanks therefore go to all employees, departments, faculties and university units whose work, expertise, supporting documentation, data and specific activities contributed to this achievement. Being included in the ranking for the first time is a shared success and further demonstrates that systematic cooperation across the university matters, including in the context of international evaluation.

The First Ranking as a Starting Point

Joining the UI GreenMetric ranking also provides the University of Prešov with valuable feedback. The results show where the university stands in comparison with other participating institutions and establish a foundation for further systematic improvement.

We therefore see this first achievement as a beginning. The University of Prešov aims to gradually strengthen the areas that contribute to the sustainability of its campus environment, improve data collection and evaluation, and transform good practices into long-term, systematic solutions.

The challenge for the coming years will be to improve our position in the ranking. Achieving this will require continuous cooperation across the entire academic community and a consistent integration of sustainability into the university's day-to-day operations, development, education and research.

The inclusion of the University of Prešov in the UI GreenMetric ranking is therefore more than just a position in an international league table. It represents a starting point for further development and, at the same time, a commitment to continuing to build a modern, responsible and sustainable university.