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Adamson, Mapua make debut in 2026 QS World University Rankings
Six Philippine universities have secured spots in the latest Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026 as two more educational institutions made a debut.
Adamson University and Mapúa University entered the global rankings for the first time.
Adamson landed in the 1,001–1,200 bracket while Mapúa was listed in the 1,401+.
The University of the Philippines remained the country's highest-ranked university, placing 362nd globally despite a slight dip from its previous rank of 336th.
Ateneo de Manila University saw a modest rise, climbing to 511th from 516th World, making it the only Philippine institution to improve its global standing this year.
De La Salle University placed third among Philippine schools, landing at 654th, a minor drop from its previous placement in the 641–650 bracket.
The University of Santo Tomas held steady in the 851–900 bracket, maintaining its position as the fourth highest-ranked Philippine university.
The QS World University Rankings evaluate institutions based on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty and student ratios, and additional performance metrics related to sustainability and impact.—Sherylin Untalan/AOL, GMA Integrated News
