Top Universities in the Philippines

University of the Philippines Manila tops our list of 117 universities in the Philippines on research impact (399,356 citations). Next come University of the Philippines Diliman (#2 in Philippines) and De La Salle University (#3 in Philippines). The universities on this list offer 235 matching courses between them.

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49Ranked

#49 in Philippines Philippines

Bicol University

Public University · 0 courses

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#49 in Philippines · by research impact

5,235 citations · h-index 31

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50Ranked

#50 in Philippines Philippines

Malayan Colleges Laguna

Public University · 0 courses

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#50 in Philippines · by research impact

4,724 citations · h-index 31

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51Ranked

#51 in Philippines Philippines

University of Southern Philippines Foundation

Public University · 0 courses

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#51 in Philippines · by research impact

4,674 citations · h-index 36

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52Ranked

#52 in Philippines Philippines

Western Mindanao State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#52 in Philippines · by research impact

4,586 citations · h-index 27

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53Ranked

#53 in Philippines Philippines

Xavier University

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#53 in Philippines · by research impact

4,457 citations · h-index 32

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54Ranked

#54 in Philippines Philippines

University of Cebu

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#54 in Philippines · by research impact

4,240 citations · h-index 24

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55Ranked

#55 in Philippines Philippines

University of the Visayas

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#55 in Philippines · by research impact

4,197 citations · h-index 31

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56Ranked

#56 in Philippines Philippines

Mariano Marcos State University

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#56 in Philippines · by research impact

4,103 citations · h-index 25

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57Ranked

#57 in Philippines Philippines

University of the City of Manila

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#57 in Philippines · by research impact

4,095 citations · h-index 27

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58Ranked

#58 in Philippines Philippines

University of the Cordilleras

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#58 in Philippines · by research impact

4,058 citations · h-index 26

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59Ranked

#59 in Philippines Philippines

Misamis University

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#59 in Philippines · by research impact

4,052 citations · h-index 25

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60Ranked

#60 in Philippines Philippines

Saint Louis College

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#60 in Philippines · by research impact

4,037 citations · h-index 29

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61Ranked

#61 in Philippines Philippines

Cagayan State University

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#61 in Philippines · by research impact

3,925 citations · h-index 25

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62Ranked

#62 in Philippines Philippines

Pangasinan State University

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#62 in Philippines · by research impact

3,759 citations · h-index 26

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63Ranked

#63 in Philippines Philippines

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

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#63 in Philippines · by research impact

3,458 citations · h-index 26

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64Ranked

#64 in Philippines Philippines

Ateneo de Zamboanga University

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#64 in Philippines · by research impact

3,315 citations · h-index 30

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65Ranked

#65 in Philippines Philippines

Rizal Technological University

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#65 in Philippines · by research impact

3,102 citations · h-index 21

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66Ranked

#66 in Philippines Philippines

University of Manila

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#66 in Philippines · by research impact

3,088 citations · h-index 25

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67Ranked

#67 in Philippines Philippines

Arellano University

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#67 in Philippines · by research impact

3,052 citations · h-index 32

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68Ranked

#68 in Philippines Philippines

University of the Assumption

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#68 in Philippines · by research impact

2,798 citations · h-index 20

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69Ranked

#69 in Philippines Philippines

University of San Jose Recoletos

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#69 in Philippines · by research impact

2,767 citations · h-index 24

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70Ranked

#70 in Philippines Philippines

University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos

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#70 in Philippines · by research impact

2,667 citations · h-index 17

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71Ranked

#71 in Philippines Philippines

University of Southeastern Philippines

Public University · 0 courses

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#71 in Philippines · by research impact

2,653 citations · h-index 21

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72Ranked

#72 in Philippines Philippines

Holy Angel University

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#72 in Philippines · by research impact

2,469 citations · h-index 23

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of the Philippines Manila has the largest research record in this group, with 399,356 citations and an h-index of 229. 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

The split is 117 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Ateneo de Manila University, founded in 1859.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

Which is the best university 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 universities in the Philippines are public?

117 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in the Philippines?

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

When do 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 courses in the Philippines?

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

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