The Philippine higher education landscape continues to shine on the international stage. A total of 25 Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have secured spots in the prestigious 2025 QS Asia University Rankings, marking a significant increase from the previous year's 16.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) expressed pride in this achievement, highlighting the strengthened efforts to enhance the quality and competitiveness of Philippine higher education. CHED Secretary Popoy De Vera extended his congratulations to the 25 institutions for their remarkable performance.
Top-Performing Philippine HEIs in the 2025 QS Asia University Rankings:
- University of the Philippines (86)
- Ateneo de Manila University (142)
- De La Salle University (163)
- University of Santo Tomas (181)
- Adamson University (411-420)
- University of San Carlos (481-490)
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines (541-560)
- Mapúa University (561-580)
- Silliman University (601-620)
- Far Eastern University (681-700)
- Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (701-750)
- Ateneo de Davao University (701-750)
- Saint Louis University (751-800)
- Mindanao State University (801-850)
- Xavier University (801-850)
- Lyceum of the Philippines University (801-850)
- Central Mindanao University (851-900)
- Cebu Technological University (851-900)
- Central Luzon State University (851-900)
- Central Philippine University (851-900)
- West Visayas State University (901+)
- Angeles University Foundation (901+)
- University of Southeastern Philippines (901+)
- University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (901+)
- University of Southern Mindanao (901+)
A Growing International Presence
CHED Secretary De Vera emphasized that the Philippines is witnessing a surge in the global recognition of its universities. This trend aligns with President Marcos' vision of internationalizing Philippine higher education and enhancing its global reputation.
Key Factors Driving the Rise of Philippine HEIs
The QS Asia University Rankings assess institutions based on various factors, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, international faculty, international students, citations per paper, and research impact.
Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President of QS, noted that Philippine universities have established a strong reputation among international employers and demonstrated a robust international agenda. This growing recognition underscores the significant strides made by Philippine higher education and its potential for further global impact.
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