The 2007 Top 20 Schools in the Philippines, According to CHED

Posted Dec 13, 2007

The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) have determined the Top Twenty Schools in the Philippines, namely:

Luzon, arguably the most developed area of the Philippines, remains on top of the Visayas and Mindanao. Eleven of the institutions listed are based there, compared to the 2 of Visayas and 7 of Mindanao.

1. University of the Philippines
2. University of the Philippines
3. University of the Philippines
4. Siliman University
5. Ateneo de Davao University
6. Ateneo de Manila University
7. University of Santo Tomas
8. Mindanao State University
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
10. Saint Louis University
11. University of San Carlos
12. Xavier University
13. Mindanao State University
14. Urios College
15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
16. De La Salle University
17. Mapua Institute of Technology
18. Adamson University
19. Central Mindanao University
20. University of Southern Philippines

Philippine News speculates on the reasons behind these rankings:

Any reader would be inclined to state that those focusing on the quantitative sciences, technology, mechanical arts, applied sciences and the like achieved their ranks because of their role in today’s educational landscapes in line with global concerns that come with the majority of professional stipulations and requirements. [emphasis ours]

In layman’s terms, the schools deserve their rank because of an apparent focus on in-demand fields (particularly those related to IT and technology). But the same could be said of institutions that focus on these “in” courses. Perhaps prestige, reputation, and perceived quality also go a long way.

Update: Reader Josh has called our attention to a thread on the Tsikot forums. Apparently, the list above is “superseded” by a study conducted by the CHED and PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) over the past five years. According to the study, the following are the correct Top 20 schools:

1. University of the Philipines-Diliman
2. University of Santo Tomas
3. Saint Louis University
4. University of the Philippines-Los Banos
5. Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan)
6. Ateneo de Davao University
7. Ateneo de Manila University
8. Silliman University
9. University of San Carlos
10. Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Tech
11. University of the Philippines-Manila
12. De La Salle University-Manila
13. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
14. University of the Cordilleras(Formerly Baguio Colleges Foundation)
15. University of Negros Occidental
16. Mindanao State University
17. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
18. Mapua Institute of Technology
19. Central Mindanao University
20. Adamson University

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