school ranking

The Ranking of Top Schools for Changing the World

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STUDENTS empowered for change

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SCHOOLS involved to date

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EDITIONS since 2020

As environmental awareness grows and our world undergoes rapid, transformative change, the need to equip future professionals with the skills to adapt, innovate, and tackle pressing challenges is urgent. In this context, ChangeNOW and Les Echos joined forces to create the first ranking of business and engineering schools most committed to ecological and social transition.

A Dual Mission

To guide students toward schools that best prepare them to become tomorrow’s changemakers.

To inspire all schools and institutions to rise to the ecological and social challenge by offering a detailed framework to assess their progress on these crucial issues.

why a school ranking?

“With this unique ranking, we aim to showcase a new standard of academic excellence within the urgent context of the ecological crisis. This tool is designed to inspire young people, guide them in an uncertain world, and equip them with the keys to transform it.”

Santiago Lefebvre, Founder & CEO, ChangeNOW

The Vital Role of Schools in Transition

Schools have always played a major role in shaping the ideal career path, embedding messages throughout education that establish core values and beliefs for a lifetime. Today, a new narrative is emerging: one where individuals can earn a living while contributing positively to the planet. We firmly believe schools have a key role in building a sustainable world.

The 6 Evaluation Criteria

Marketing, finance, sciences… Courses are evaluated comprehensively, avoiding a narrow focus on sustainability-specific programs.

The ranking is based on a survey sent to business and engineering schools, evaluated across six criteria:

Integration of impact topics in the curriculum

Strength of the alumni network in impact sectors

Institutional strategy and exemplary practices

Diversity and equal opportunity

Engagement of student associations with impact topics

Academic excellence and employability

Past editions

2023 Edition

2022 Edition

2021 Edition

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