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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73Ranked

#73 in Philippines Philippines

Philippine Christian University

Public University · 0 courses

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#73 in Philippines · by research impact

2,426 citations · h-index 21

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74Ranked

#74 in Philippines Philippines

Leyte Normal University

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#74 in Philippines · by research impact

2,407 citations · h-index 18

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75Ranked

#75 in Philippines Philippines

Central Philippine University

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#75 in Philippines · by research impact

2,301 citations · h-index 20

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76Ranked

#76 in Philippines Philippines

Southwestern University

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#76 in Philippines · by research impact

2,269 citations · h-index 25

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77Ranked

#77 in Philippines Philippines

San Beda College

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#77 in Philippines · by research impact

2,262 citations · h-index 22

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78Ranked

#78 in Philippines Philippines

University of Pangasinan

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#78 in Philippines · by research impact

2,248 citations · h-index 19

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79Ranked

#79 in Philippines Philippines

Philippine Women's University

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#79 in Philippines · by research impact

2,124 citations · h-index 21

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80Ranked

#80 in Philippines Philippines

Manila Central University

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#80 in Philippines · by research impact

2,020 citations · h-index 25

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81Ranked

#81 in Philippines Philippines

University of Regina Carmeli

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#81 in Philippines · by research impact

1,909 citations · h-index 16

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82Ranked

#82 in Philippines Philippines

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation

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#82 in Philippines · by research impact

1,832 citations · h-index 17

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83Ranked

#83 in Philippines Philippines

University of Batangas

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#83 in Philippines · by research impact

1,764 citations · h-index 18

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84Ranked

#84 in Philippines Philippines

University of Eastern Philippines

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#84 in Philippines · by research impact

1,578 citations · h-index 17

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85Ranked

#85 in Philippines Philippines

University of Baguio

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#85 in Philippines · by research impact

1,576 citations · h-index 20

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86Ranked

#86 in Philippines Philippines

University of the Immaculate Conception

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#86 in Philippines · by research impact

1,478 citations · h-index 19

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87Ranked

#87 in Philippines Philippines

New Era University

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#87 in Philippines · by research impact

1,383 citations · h-index 17

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88Ranked

#88 in Philippines Philippines

Saint Mary's University

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#88 in Philippines · by research impact

1,369 citations · h-index 16

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89Ranked

#89 in Philippines Philippines

Manuel L. Quezon University

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#89 in Philippines · by research impact

1,318 citations · h-index 20

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90Ranked

#90 in Philippines Philippines

Ateneo de Naga University

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#90 in Philippines · by research impact

1,236 citations · h-index 17

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91Ranked

#91 in Philippines Philippines

University of Bohol

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#91 in Philippines · by research impact

1,232 citations · h-index 15

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92Ranked

#92 in Philippines Philippines

University of Northern Philippines

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#92 in Philippines · by research impact

1,206 citations · h-index 14

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93Ranked

#93 in Philippines Philippines

Liceo de Cagayan University

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#93 in Philippines · by research impact

1,054 citations · h-index 10

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94Ranked

#94 in Philippines Philippines

Capitol University

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#94 in Philippines · by research impact

836 citations · h-index 12

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95Ranked

#95 in Philippines Philippines

University of Nueva Caceres

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#95 in Philippines · by research impact

751 citations · h-index 13

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96Ranked

#96 in Philippines Philippines

University of Northeastern Philippines

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#96 in Philippines · by research impact

698 citations · h-index 10

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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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