Turkmen agricultural institute makes impressive leap in UI Greenmetric World University Rankings 2025

The Turkmen Agricultural Institute has demonstrated outstanding results in the prestigious UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, confirming its status as one of the most environmentally responsible higher education institutions not only in the region but also globally.

According to the new ranking results, the Turkmen Agricultural Institute made an impressive climb of 73 positions, moving from 726th place last year to 653rd place in the current global standing.

This year, the Institute scored a record 6,377.5 points (out of a possible 10,000). This advancement in the international ranking is clear evidence that Turkmenistan’s higher education system is following the path of sustainable development, embracing environmental, economic, and social value in its operations.

The success of the Turkmen Agricultural Institute was made possible by comprehensive work across all six criteria evaluated by GreenMetric. Special attention was paid to modernizing infrastructure and the educational process, which is reflected in the high scores:

  • The highest score was obtained by the Institute in the “Transportation” category – 1,337.5 points. This testifies to the successful implementation of the policy to restrict car traffic, develop a network of bicycle and pedestrian paths, and effectively manage the campus territory.
  • A high result – 1,235 points – was achieved in the “Education and Research” category. This highlights the active implementation of programs on climate-resilient agriculture and the use of scientific developments in resource conservation.

    • The remaining categories also made a significant contribution to the overall result:

  • In the “Setting and Infrastructure” category, the Institute scored 1,180 points, indicating effective management of the campus and green spaces.
  • “Energy and Climate Change” was assessed at 1,000 points, reflecting the implementation of energy-saving technologies and renewable sources.
  • Efforts in “Waste” management brought the university 875 points thanks to programs for separate collection and recycling.
  • In the “Water” category (vital for an agricultural university), the Institute received 750 points for introducing rational water consumption systems and modern irrigation methods in experimental plots.

    • The significant improvement in the Turkmen Agricultural Institute’s position in GreenMetric demonstrates that higher education in Turkmenistan harmoniously combines tradition and innovation. This success not only raises the prestige of domestic universities in the international arena but also confirms Turkmenistan’s firm commitment to the goals of sustainable development and strengthening environmental safety at the national and global levels. The Turkmen Agricultural Institute is effectively training specialists who will become key drivers of green technologies in the country’s economy.

    In conclusion, we would like to express our gratitude to our National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag and the Respected President Arkadagly Hero Serdar, who created all the conditions in accordance with world standards for improving science and education in the country!

    Babageldi KURBANOV,
    Head of the Scientific Department of the Turkmen Agricultural Institute