This paper conducts a comprehensive review of existing research on green construction education, aiming to identify its future directions and then promote environmental sustainability in construction. Using bibliometric analysis and VOSviewer, this study examines 172 articles published between 2003 and 2023 in green construction education. The publication distribution, research themes, keyword trends, and future directions are provided. The findings indicate that while green construction education has been increasingly recognized and studied as a vital aspect of sustainable development, there are still significant gaps and opportunities for further exploration. The critical areas for future research are identified, including the integration of green construction principles into existing curricula, education for industry professionals, and the adoption of an application-driven and life-cycle approach to promoting green construction education. This study underlines the necessity of green construction education in fostering a more sustainable construction industry and highlights potential pathways to enriching this rapidly. This is the first research to comprehensively review publications in green construction education, and the future directions for studying in this field are developed.