Brent Soriano, News, Communication Management Office
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The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) secured a place in the 751–760 bracket of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, ranking 10th among Philippine universities and 130th in Southeast Asia. This marks a change from its 671st-place ranking in the 2026 edition. The latest results reflect the University's continued presence in the regional higher education landscape and its efforts to strengthen academic quality, research productivity, and international engagement.
Based on the ranking breakdown, the University obtained an overall performance score of 24.1. Among the evaluated indicators, Employer Reputation recorded the University's highest score of 63.4, placing it at 176th in the region, followed by Academic Reputation with a score of 33.5, ranking 359th. These results highlight the University's recognition among employers and academic peers as contributing factors to its overall performance.
Other indicators include Staff with PhD (6.4), Papers per Faculty (3.5), Faculty-Student Ratio (3.4), International Research Network (3.0), Citations per Paper (1.8), Outbound Exchange Students (1.5), Inbound Exchange Students (1.0), and International Faculty (4.4). These indicators were placed in the 501+ bracket, reflecting areas where the University continues to pursue improvements in academic resources, research performance, and internationalization.
According to the International Relations Office (IRO), the University's growing research productivity, particularly its increasing number of Scopus-indexed publications, contributes to strengthening its research profile. While PUP has yet to meet the eligibility requirements for inclusion in the QS World University Rankings, which include a minimum publication threshold over a five-year period, the continued development of its research output supports its participation in the QS Asia University Rankings. These initiatives contribute to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, particularly in strengthening research and innovation capacities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through expanded international academic collaboration.
Despite the changes in its regional ranking, the University remains steadfast in its commitment to providing quality, inclusive, and equitable education that responds to the needs of Filipino communities and supports national development. Guided by its vision of becoming “A Leading Comprehensive Polytechnic University in Asia,” the University continues to pursue academic excellence while advancing its mission of delivering inclusive, equitable, and globally relevant polytechnic education. These commitments align with SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.
True to its guiding principle, “Mula sa Iyo, Para sa Bayan,” the Sintang Paaralan continues to strengthen its academic and research capabilities, enhance its institutional reputation, expand international partnerships, and produce competent and socially responsive graduates in pursuit of its vision and mission.
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