Top 100 Universities in the Philippines (EduRank 2026)

 

Navigating Higher Education: The 2026 Rankings of the Philippines' Top 100 Universities

The landscape of higher education in the Philippines continues to evolve, blending centuries-old traditions with a modernizing drive toward global research and innovation. This year’s rankings, curated by EduRank, provide a comprehensive look at the institutions leading the charge in academic excellence, alumni impact, and research productivity.

To determine this list, over 84,700 academic publications and nearly one million citations were analyzed, alongside the professional reach of over 1,300 prominent alumni. The results highlight a diverse range of institutions—from the sprawling "Big Four" in Metro Manila to rapidly ascending state universities in the provinces—each playing a critical role in shaping the nation’s intellectual and economic future.

Whether you are a prospective student choosing a campus, an academic tracking research trends, or an employer looking for top-tier talent, this list serves as a definitive guide to the 100 most influential universities in the Philippines today.

Below are the top 100 universities in the Philippines based on the EduRank 2026 rankings, listed with their city and regional (Asia) rank.

Rank	University	City	Asia Rank
1	University of the Philippines Diliman	Quezon	#312
2	De La Salle University	Manila	#400
3	Ateneo de Manila University	Quezon	#457
4	University of Santo Tomas	Manila	#531
5	University of the Philippines Los Banos	Los Baños	#696
6	University of the Philippines Manila	Manila	#709
7	Mapua University	Manila	#1228
8	University of San Carlos	Cebu	#1264
9	Asian Institute of Management	Makati	#1579
10	Silliman University	Dumaguete City	#1594
11	Polytechnic University of the Philippines	Manila	#1719
12	Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology	Iligan	#1811
13	University of Asia and the Pacific	Pasig	#1812
14	University of the Philippines in the Visayas	Iloilo	#1834
15	Central Luzon State University	Science City of Muñoz	#2000
16	University of the East - Philippines	Manila	#2029
17	Ateneo de Davao University	Davao	#2041
18	Lyceum of the Philippines University	Manila	#2069
19	Visayas State University	Baybay	#2089
20	Quirino State University	Diffun	#2153
21	De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde	Manila	#2187
22	Adamson University	Manila	#2189
23	Far Eastern University in Philippines	Manila	#2282
24	University of Perpetual Help System DALTA	Las Piñas	#2362
25	University of Mindanao	Davao	#2371
26	Bulacan State University	Malolos	#2377
27	Philippine Normal University	Manila	#2401
28	Mindanao State University	Marawi	#2415
29	University of the Philippines Baguio	Baguio	#2434
30	University of Southern Mindanao	Kabacan	#2473
31	Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan	Cagayan de Oro	#2505
32	Technological Institute of the Philippines	Manila	#2511
33	Angeles University Foundation	Angeles	#2516
34	Central Mindanao University	Maramag	#2546
35	Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies	Silang	#2559
36	Benguet State University	La Trinidad	#2567
37	West Visayas State University	Iloilo	#2590
38	Isabela State University	Echague	#2594
39	Miriam College	Quezon	#2611
40	San Beda University	Manila	#2637
41	Cebu Normal University	Cebu	#2654
42	University of San Jose-Recoletos	Cebu	#2678
43	Ateneo de Naga University	Naga	#2701
44	University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines	Cagayan de Oro	#2746
45	Caraga State University	Butuan	#2756
46	University of the City of Manila	Manila	#2761
47	Batangas State University	Batangas	#2770
48	University of the Philippines Mindanao	Davao	#2773
49	Mariano Marcos State University	Batac	#2776
50	Adventist University of the Philippines	Cavite City	#2785
51	Ateneo de Zamboanga University	Zamboanga	#2786
52	University of Southeastern Philippines	Davao	#2793
53	Emilio Aguinaldo College	Manila	#2811
54	Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation	Lucena	#2824
55	Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University	Bacnotan	#2829
56	Laguna State Polytechnic University	Sta. Cruz	#2840
57	Samar State University	Catbalogan City	#2869
58	Liceo de Cagayan University	Cagayan de Oro	#2870
59	Southern Luzon State University	Lucban	#2879
60	Assumption College San Lorenzo	Makati	#2885
61	University of Northern Philippines	Vigan City	#2905
62	University of the Immaculate Conception	Davao	#2918
63	Bukidnon State University	Malaybalay	#2930
64	Palawan State University	Puerto Princesa	#2935
65	University of Bohol	Tagbilaran City	#2958
66	Sorsogon State College	Sorsogon	#2969
67	New Era University	Quezon	#2996
68	Southwestern University PHINMA	Cebu	#3010
69	Bohol Island State University	Bilar	#3024
70	Nueva Vizcaya State University	Bayombong	#3046
71	Don Bosco Technical College	Mandaluyong	#3100
72	University of Rizal System	Tanay	#3105
73	University of Zamboanga	Zamboanga	#3142
74	Leyte Normal University	Tacloban	#3158
75	Cebu Institute of Medicine	Cebu	#3173
76	John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University	Iloilo	#3178
77	Surigao del Sur State University	Tandag	#3247
78	Trinity University of Asia	Quezon	#3256
79	National University, Philippines	Manila	#3272
80	Central Philippine University	Iloilo	#3298
81	Centro Escolar University	Manila	#3368
82	Philippine Christian University	Manila	#3377
83	Saint Louis University, Baguio City	Baguio	#3392
84	De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute	Dasmariñas	#3404
85	University of Eastern Philippines	Catarman	#3430
86	University of the East Ramon Magsaysay	Quezon	#3437
87	Our Lady of Fatima University	Valenzuela	#3453
88	Bicol University	Legazpi	#3456
89	Western Mindanao State University	Zamboanga	#3457
90	Tarlac Agricultural University	Camiling	#3476
91	Jose Rizal University	Mandaluyong	#3496
92	Technological University of the Philippines	Manila	#3521
93	Catanduanes State University	Virac	#3523
94	San Sebastian College - Recoletos	Manila	#3547
95	Cavite State University	Indang	#3553
96	Misamis University	Ozamiz City	#3558
97	University of Baguio	Baguio	#3567
98	Capiz State University	Roxas	#3582
99	Holy Angel University	Angeles	#3583
100	St. Paul University Philippines	Tuguegarao	#3598