SUT Secures 5th Place in Thailand and 71st Globally in UI GreenMetric 2025

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) continues to advance its role as a national leader in sustainability, recently achieving the rank of 5th in Thailand and 71st in the world in the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, which saw participation from 1,745 universities globally.

This achievement underscores SUT's global mission toward sustainability.

About the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking

Organized by the University of Indonesia (UI) since 2010, the UI GreenMetric evaluates green educational institutions based on their friendliness to the environment and sustainable development. The ranking criteria are globally recognized standards that demonstrate a university's commitment to environmental management.

Evaluation Criteria (Six Indicators):

●     1. Setting and Infrastructure (SI - 15%): Green space availability, water management, and university waste management.

●     2. Energy and Climate Change (EC - 21%): Energy usage, renewable energy implementation, and carbon emissions.

●     3. Waste (WS - 18%): Waste management practices, including recycling and composting.

●     4. Water (WR - 10%): Water usage and conservation efforts.

●     5. Transportation (TR - 18%): Transportation policies, including the use of public transit and cycling.

●     6. Education and Research (ED - 18%): Education and research initiatives focused on sustainability.

SUT's 2025 Performance Overview

SUT has participated in the global green university ranking for 13 years. For the 2025 rankings, SUT achieved a total score of 8,747.50, an increase of 62.50 points compared to the previous year.

Notable performance improvements were observed in Setting and Infrastructure (SI), reflecting sustainable campus planning, and Transportation (TR), highlighting efforts to reduce private vehicle use while promoting cycling and internal public transport, with score increases of 75 and 62.50 points, respectively. Meanwhile, SUT maintained a high level of performance in Education and Research (ED).

Comparative Scores: 2024 vs. 2025 The following table details the score breakdown across all criteria:

National Ranking Context

In 2025, a total of 61 Thai universities participated in the ranking. The top five universities in Thailand are as follows:

1.    Kasetsart University

2.    Mahidol University

3.    Siam University

4.    King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)

5.    Suranaree University of Technology (SUT)

A Legacy of "Green and Clean" Policy

Since opening to students in 1993, SUT has established a "Green and Clean University" policy. This includes restoring over 6,000 rai of degraded forest to rehabilitate the original environment and developing the internal landscape. The university plans and dictates development policies to increase forest areas, creating a shaded and beautiful environment suitable for a university city. Furthermore, infrastructure management systems—including water, waste, and energy—are designed to align with holistic environmental concepts.

Associate Professor Dr. Sittichai Seangatith, Acting Rector of SUT, stated regarding the achievement:

"This year's ranking is just one proof that the university continues to move forward in creating a learning and research ecosystem that connects with nature, reduces environmental impact, and elevates our competitiveness on the global stage. SUT is not just a green university, but aims to build a sustainable university city where the new generation wants to live and learn."

Division of Public Relations

December 8, 2025 Source: https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/rankings/overall-rankings-2025

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