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4 Best PhD Universities in the Philippines

Of the 4 PhD universities in the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas ranks highest on research impact (139,328 citations). Next come Silliman University (#18 in Philippines) and Our Lady of Fatima University (#34 in Philippines). The universities on this list offer 18 matching courses between them.

4 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
US University of Santo Tomas logo
#6 in Philippines Philippines

University of Santo Tomas

Public University · 4 courses in PhD

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#6 in Philippines · by research impact
139,328 citations · h-index 134
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2Top pick
SU Silliman University logo
#18 in Philippines Philippines

Silliman University

Public University · 5 courses in PhD

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—Tuition (indicative)
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—International
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#18 in Philippines · by research impact
22,176 citations · h-index 79
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3Top pick
OL Our Lady of Fatima University logo
#34 in Philippines Philippines

Our Lady of Fatima University

Public University · 7 courses in PhD

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#34 in Philippines · by research impact
9,620 citations · h-index 40
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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Santo Tomas has the largest research record in this group, with 139,328 citations and an h-index of 134.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of San Agustin, founded in 1904.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (8), Medicine & Health Sciences (4) and Music & Performing Arts (1). 100% are full-time. Our Lady of Fatima University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the Philippines for PhD?

University of Santo Tomas (#6 in Philippines), Silliman University (#18 in Philippines) and Our Lady of Fatima University (#34 in Philippines) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD in the Philippines?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most PhD courses in the Philippines?

Our Lady of Fatima University, with 7, ahead of Silliman University (5).

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