Brent Soriano, News, Communication Management Office
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has earned a significant placement in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, reaffirming its position as a leading advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sintang Paaralan ranked in the 1500+ bracket globally, with notable performances across several SDGs, further underscoring the University’s unwavering commitment to inclusive, high-quality, and sustainability-driven education.
PUP recorded strong outcomes in several key areas: SDG 1 – No Poverty (301–400), SDG 2 – Zero Hunger (601–800), SDG 5 – Gender Equality (601–800), and SDG 14 – Life Below Water (401–600). These achievements reflect the University’s growing efforts in research, instruction, and community engagement aligned with the principles of sustainable development.
The University’s major strength lies in SDG 1 (No Poverty), as PUP continues to implement initiatives that directly support low-income students, including anti-poverty programs, financial assistance, and access to benefits under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017.
PUP also continues to perform strongly in SDG 4 (Quality Education), having played a key role in producing first-generation college graduates and licensed professionals. These results reflect the University’s position as a transformative institution committed to providing accessible, high-quality education.
Felicitas Trinidad, Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), asserts that the institution’s efforts under SDG 5 (Gender Equality) remain a key area of impact. She highlights faculty members engaged in gender-related research, a growing number of female senior faculty, increased graduation rates among women, and institutional policies that safeguard against discrimination.
Trinidad also emphasized the University’s strong commitment to global engagement. “We believe in the importance of global engagement and continuously strive to strengthen our internationalization efforts. That is why all our services and units contribute toward this direction, in line with the University’s vision and mission to become the Comprehensive Polytechnic University in Asia,” Trinidad said.
This recognition underscores PUP’s expanding global footprint and steadfast commitment to academic and civic excellence rooted in sustainability, marking another milestone for the country’s first polytechnic university.
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