117 Best Public Universities in the Philippines

Of the 117 Public universities in the Philippines, University of the Philippines Manila ranks highest on research impact (399,356 citations). University of the Philippines Diliman (#2 in Philippines) and De La Salle University (#3 in Philippines) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 235 matching courses between them.

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25Ranked

#25 in Philippines Philippines

University of Asia and the Pacific

Public University · 0 courses

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#25 in Philippines · by research impact

16,936 citations · h-index 62

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26Ranked

#26 in Philippines Philippines

National University

Public University · 0 courses

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1900Founded

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#26 in Philippines · by research impact

16,155 citations · h-index 47

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27Ranked

#27 in Philippines Philippines

Adamson University

Public University · 0 courses

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#27 in Philippines · by research impact

14,415 citations · h-index 50

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28Ranked

#28 in Philippines Philippines

Mindanao State University

Public University · 0 courses

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1961Founded

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#28 in Philippines · by research impact

14,209 citations · h-index 45

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29Ranked

#29 in Philippines Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Public University · 0 courses

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#29 in Philippines · by research impact

12,521 citations · h-index 40

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30Ranked

#30 in Philippines Philippines

University of the Philippines Baguio

Public University · 0 courses

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#30 in Philippines · by research impact

10,792 citations · h-index 50

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31Ranked

#31 in Philippines Philippines

Central Mindanao University

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#31 in Philippines · by research impact

10,671 citations · h-index 50

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32Ranked

#32 in Philippines Philippines

University of the Philippines Mindanao

Public University · 1 course

Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning Ay 2025Master's Degree

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#32 in Philippines · by research impact

10,493 citations · h-index 38

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33Ranked

#33 in Philippines Philippines

Technological University of the Philippines

Public University · 0 courses

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1901Founded

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#33 in Philippines · by research impact

10,383 citations · h-index 36

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34Ranked

#34 in Philippines Philippines

Our Lady of Fatima University

Public University · 36 courses

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#34 in Philippines · by research impact

9,620 citations · h-index 40

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35Ranked

#35 in Philippines Philippines

Bulacan State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#35 in Philippines · by research impact

8,940 citations · h-index 34

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36Ranked

#36 in Philippines Philippines

University of Southern Mindanao

Public University · 0 courses

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1954Founded

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#36 in Philippines · by research impact

8,906 citations · h-index 42

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37Ranked

#37 in Philippines Philippines

Adventist University of the Philippines

Public University · 0 courses

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#37 in Philippines · by research impact

8,469 citations · h-index 28

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38Ranked

#38 in Philippines Philippines

Philippine Normal University

Public University · 0 courses

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#38 in Philippines · by research impact

8,341 citations · h-index 35

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39Ranked

#39 in Philippines Philippines

Notre Dame University

Public University · 0 courses

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#39 in Philippines · by research impact

8,183 citations · h-index 42

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40Ranked

#40 in Philippines Philippines

University of San Agustin

Public University · 40 courses

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1904Founded

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#40 in Philippines · by research impact

8,051 citations · h-index 38

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41Ranked

#41 in Philippines Philippines

Palawan State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#41 in Philippines · by research impact

7,913 citations · h-index 42

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42Ranked

#42 in Philippines Philippines

Lyceum of the Philippines University

Public University · 0 courses

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#42 in Philippines · by research impact

7,763 citations · h-index 29

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43Ranked

#43 in Philippines Philippines

West Visayas State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#43 in Philippines · by research impact

7,711 citations · h-index 36

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44Ranked

#44 in Philippines Philippines

University of Perpetual Help, System Dalta

Public University · 0 courses

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#44 in Philippines · by research impact

7,247 citations · h-index 39

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45Ranked

#45 in Philippines Philippines

University of the Philippines Open University

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#45 in Philippines · by research impact

7,103 citations · h-index 41

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46Ranked

#46 in Philippines Philippines

Wesleyan University Philippines

Public University · 0 courses

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#46 in Philippines · by research impact

7,101 citations · h-index 52

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47Ranked

#47 in Philippines Philippines

Samar State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#47 in Philippines · by research impact

6,255 citations · h-index 33

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48Ranked

#48 in Philippines Philippines

Benguet State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#48 in Philippines · by research impact

5,409 citations · h-index 31

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of the Philippines Manila is cited most (399,356 citations). 17 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

117 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Ateneo de Manila University, founded in 1859.

Inside the course list

By level: 132 bachelor's, 79 master's, 18 phd / doctorate and 4 professional. The most common subjects are Business & Management (49), Medicine & Health Sciences (32), Education (23) and Engineering (17). The usual length is 4 years and Four Academic Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Summer (6% of courses with a stated intake). Silliman University offers the widest choice, with 76 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public in the Philippines?

University of the Philippines Manila (#1 in Philippines), University of the Philippines Diliman (#2 in Philippines) and De La Salle University (#3 in Philippines) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public in the Philippines?

117 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in the Philippines?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Four Academic Years the next most common.

When do Public courses start in the Philippines?

Summer is the main intake — 6% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Public courses in the Philippines?

Silliman University, with 76, ahead of University of Santo Tomas (70).

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