Alexandria, Virginia | October 13, 2026

Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST), based in Alexandria, Virginia, has achieved 6th place among participating universities in the United States and 1,129th place globally in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings, according to the official ranking results and certificate issued by UI GreenMetric.

WUST received an overall score of 5,237.5 out of 10,000 points, equivalent to 52.38% of the maximum score. The results recognize the university's participation in an international assessment framework that evaluates campus sustainability across environmental, educational, and institutional dimensions.

The 2026 UI GreenMetric rankings cover 2,016 universities across 110 countries and six continents, providing an international platform for benchmarking sustainability performance in higher education.

Strong Performance Across Sustainability Indicators

WUST's results demonstrate performance across several key sustainability categories. The university ranked 5th in the United States for Energy and Climate Change, 8th for Waste Management, and 4th for both Education and Research and Governance and Digitalization.

The university also ranked 7th nationally in both Water Management and Transportation, and 14th in Setting and Infrastructure.

The seven assessment categories in the 2026 edition are Setting and Infrastructure; Energy and Climate Change; Waste Management; Water Management; Transportation; Education and Research; and Governance and Digitalization.

The introduction of Governance and Digitalization as the seventh assessment criterion in 2026 reflects the growing importance of institutional governance, transparency, and digital transformation in supporting sustainability initiatives across higher education.

Advancing Sustainability Through Education, Research, and Innovation

The UI GreenMetric framework evaluates universities on a broad range of indicators, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, greenhouse gas emission reduction, waste treatment, water conservation, sustainable transportation, sustainability-related education and research, community engagement, and institutional governance.

The inclusion of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, in the Governance and Digitalization category also highlights the potential role of technology in improving institutional decision-making, efficiency, and service delivery.

WUST's participation in the rankings provides a structured basis for assessing its sustainability performance, identifying areas for improvement, and strengthening its institutional approach to environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

The 2026 results provide WUST with a benchmark for further developing sustainability-related policies, educational activities, research initiatives, and campus practices. The university can use the assessment findings to identify opportunities for improvement and support continued progress across the seven evaluation categories.

Through its participation in an internationally recognized sustainability assessment, WUST joins a global community of higher education institutions working to advance more sustainable and resilient campuses.

The university's national ranking and category-level results represent an important reference point for future sustainability planning and performance assessment.

About Washington University of Science and Technology

Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) is a higher education institution located in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Established in 2008, the university offers academic programs designed to support professional development, technological innovation, and career advancement.

About UI GreenMetric

UI GreenMetric is an international university sustainability ranking initiative established in 2010 by Universitas Indonesia. It assesses participating universities using indicators related to campus infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transportation, education and research, and governance and digitalization.

Website: UI GreenMetric

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