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Ateneo de Manila University led the Philippine delegation, ranking 84th overall, while the University of the Philippines (UP) placed 201-250, De La Salle University (DLSU) placed 501-600, and Mapua University placed 601+. These rankings are a testament to the hard work and dedication of Philippine faculty, staff, and students.

“The increase in the number of Philippine universities included in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings is a remarkable achievement,” said CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera. 

“We are committed to supporting our universities and colleges so that they can continue to improve their rankings,” he added.

The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings are based on 13 performance indicators, including teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.

Ateneo de Manila University, which leaped from being having a reporter status last year, was recognized for its strong performance in citation impact and teaching performance. UP and DLSU, which dropped from their last year’s rankings, were nonetheless noted for their citations and industry income in the case of UP, and research and industry income for DLSU. 

Mapua University, which made its debut in the rankings this year, was noted for its industry income and international outlook. 

Also joining the list were Cebu Technological University, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, University of Santo Tomas, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Tarlac Agricultural University, and Visayas State University which participated in the rankings and garnered Reporter status. 

This made the country’s tally in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023 equal to 10 Philippine HEIs compared to last year’s three (3), a statistic that clearly highlighted the passion and commitment of Philippine HEIs to offer quality higher education that is at par with their international counterparts.

The Commission through its International Affair Service conducts orientations, masterclasses, and writeshops not only to encourage the participation of Philippine HEIs in international ranking exercises but also to enhance their research capabilities, increase their international collaborations, and improve the quality of education that they provide. 

“We are committed to ensuring that our universities have the resources and support that they need to compete on the global stage. We are confident that with the right investments and strategies, Philippine universities will continue to rise in the rankings and make an even greater impact on the world,” De Vera said.