The University of Indonesia published the UI Green Metric Ranking of World Universities in 2010, based on the information provided by Universities around the world on commitment on ‘going green’ and sustainability development, such as space, energy efficiency, water usage, waste management, and transport system.

University of California, Berkeley is ranked as the best campus in terms of its environment policy, followed by University of Nottingham (UK) in second place and York University (Canada) in third place. In 2010, York also received a B+ from the College Sustainability Report Card, ranking second among Canadian universities.

The University of Alberta is ranked as the third greenest university in Canada and 22nd in the world in the UI Green Metric Ranking 2010.

Out of nearly 95 universities surveyed throughout the world, Northeastern University is ranked fourth overall and second in the United States.

In Taiwan, Taipei Medical University is in the 47th place ranked by UI Green Metric Ranking of World Universities, following National Cheng Kung University (28th) and National Chiao Tung University (38th).

* Suggested Reading: Top 10 Green Schools & Colleges

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