Karatay University Ranks Among Turkey’s Greenest Campuses

The results of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024, which evaluate higher education institutions worldwide based on environmental awareness and sustainability, have been announced. According to the rankings, Karatay University achieved significant success, ranking 606th globally, 61st in Turkey, and 12th among foundation universities.

KTO Karatay University secured a significant position in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024 (Green University Index), which evaluated 1,477 campuses from 95 countries based on factors such as campus environment, infrastructure adequacy, energy use, transportation, education, and research. With its green campus, the university continued its success in the field of sustainability.

The university ranked 6th in the "Water" category, 8th in "Infrastructure," 14th in "Waste," 15th in both "Energy and Climate Change" and "Public Transportation," and 24th in "Education and Research" among foundation universities in Turkey.

KTO Karatay University Rector, Prof. Dr. Fevzi Rifat Ortaç, stated: “According to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024 report, our university has once again proven its commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability on an international level. The results we have achieved demonstrate that we are steadily progressing toward our green campus goals. This success is a testament to how both our campus infrastructure and our educational and research activities are shaped by an environmentally focused approach.

With our Solar Energy Power Plant Project, approximately 10% of our university’s annual electricity consumption is met through renewable energy sources. Thanks to around 780 solar panels on our campus, we generate 312 kW of electricity annually. Our university continues to lead in this field with environmentally friendly infrastructure investments, energy efficiency projects, innovative waste management practices, and sustainable transportation solutions. I would like to express my gratitude to all our academics, administrative staff, and students who contributed to our university’s successful progress.”