Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (HCU) has announced a major milestone in environmental sustainability, placing 293rd globally among 2,016 participating institutions and 23rd nationally out of 65 Thai universities in the “UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026.”

The 2026 assessment evaluated institutions across seven key criteria: Setting & Infrastructure (SI), Energy & Climate Change (EC), Waste (WS), Water (WR), Transportation (TR), Education & Research (ED), and Governance & Digitalization (GD). HCU earned a total score of 7,825 points out of 10,000 (78.25%), reflecting its unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable development through holistic environmental management, resource conservation, and academic integration.

Key Strengths and Achievements:

• National Private University Standing: Ranked 5th among 9 participating private higher education institutions in Thailand, driven by outstanding scores in Education & Research (ED) and Waste Management (WS).
• Education & Research (ED): Achieved an exceptional score of 1,250 out of 1,300 points (96.15%), highlighting HCU’s strength in integrating sustainability into its curriculum and research initiatives.
• Waste Management (WS): Secured 1,625 out of 1,700 points (95.59%), demonstrating highly efficient, standardized, and sustainable campus waste management practices.
• Governance & Digitalization (GD): Scored 850 out of 1,100 points (77.27%) in this newly introduced evaluation category for 2026, underlining strong institutional oversight and digital adaptation.

This accomplishment reflects the shared dedication of the HCU community in driving sustainable development forward and fostering an eco-friendly campus that meets international standards.