Top 10 Best Universities in the Philippines (2015)

The wait is over. Here's a compilation of higher educational institutions all over the country that offer the best college education.

According to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), these universities "have demonstrated the highest degree or level of standard along the areas of instruction, research and extension".

This article adopts the “PhilStar ranking” published last year for this year’s update. The ranking is based on the number of centers of excellence (COE) and centers of development (COD) awarded by CHED: 1 COD = 1 point; while 1 COE = 2 points.

The COEs and CODs are higher education institutions with the highest degree or level of standards in the areas of instruction, research and extension. On this list, the university systems (such as the UP, MSU, and USEP systems) are treated on a campus-to-campus basis, separately, as per CHED’s format.

Take note, however, that the COEs and CODs do not reflect the overall performance of a university. The data reflected here are taken from the CHED records as of 20 August 2014. These designations remain valid until 31 May 2015.

10 – Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro) and

Holy Angel University (Angeles City, Pampanga) – 7 points

Xavier University (7 points - 7 CODs)

Centers of Development (7)

• Agriculture
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Literature
• Teacher Education

Holy Angel University (7 points - 7 CODs)

Centers of Development (7)

• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Teacher Education

9 – Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila),

Central Mindanao University (Musuan, Bukidnon), and

Silliman University (Dumaguete City) – 8 points

Mapua Institute of Technology

(8 points - 8 CODs)

Centers of Development (8):

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Sanitary Engineering
• Information Technology

Central Mindanao University

(8 points - 3 COEs, 2 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (3):

• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Veterinary Medicine

Centers of Development (2):

• Biology
• Mathematics

Silliman University

(8 points – 2 COEs, 4 CODs)

Centers of Excellence

• Nursing
• Teacher Education

Centers of Development

• Accountancy Education
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Information Technology

8 – Saint Louis University (Baguio City)

(10 points – 1 COE, 8 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (1):

• Teacher Education

Centers of Development (8):

• Accountancy Education
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Entrepreneurship Education
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering

7 – Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (Iligan City)

(12 points – 4 COEs, 4 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (4):

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Teacher Education

Centers of Development (4):

• Civil Engineering
• Filipino
• Information Technology
• Physics

6 – Central Luzon State University (Muñoz, Nueva Ecija)

(13 points – 6 COEs, 1 COD)

Centers of Excellence (6):

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agriculture
• Biology
• Fisheries
• Teacher Education
• Veterinary Medicine

Centers of Development (1):

• Chemistry

5 – University of San Carlos (Cebu City)

(16 points – 3 COEs, 10 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (3):

• Anthropology
• Chemistry
• Teacher Education

Centers of Development (10):

• Biology
• Business Education
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Philosophy

4 – University of the Philippines - Los Baños (Los Baños, Laguna)

(20 points – 9 COEs, 2 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (9):

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agriculture
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Development Communication
• Forestry
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Veterinary Medicine

Centers of Development (2):

• Environmental Science
• Statistics

3 – Ateneo de Manila University (Quezon City)

(23 points – 10 COEs, 3 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (10):

• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Entrepreneurship Education
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Philosophy
• Literature (English)
• Psychology
• Sociology

Centers of Development (3):

• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Filipino Literature

2 – University of Santo Tomas (Manila) and

De La Salle University-Taft (Manila) – 25 points

University of Santo Tomas

(25 points – 7 COEs, 11 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (7):

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Teacher Education
• Medicine
• Music
• Nursing
• Philosophy

Centers of Development (11):

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Journalism
• Literature
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physical Therapy
• Psychology

De La Salle University (Manila)

(25 points – 9 COEs, 7 CODs)

Centers of Excellence (9):

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Filipino
• Information Technology Education
• Literature
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
• Teacher Education

Centers of Development (7):

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Political Science

1 - University of the Philippines - Diliman (Quezon City)

(42 points – 21 COEs)

Centers of Excellence (21):

• Anthropology
• Biology
• Broadcasting
• Chemistry
• Communication
• English
• English Literature
• Filipino
• Filipino Literature
• Foreign Language
• Geology
• Information Technology
• Journalism
• Marine Science
• Mathematics
• Molecular Biology
• Music
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Statistics

Sources:

"Centers of Excellence". Commission on Higher Education Website. 2015. http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-excellence-coes/. 1 April 2015.

"Centers of Development". Commission on Higher Education Website. 2015. http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-development-cods/. 3 April 2015.

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A COE refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". A COD, on the other hand, refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which demonstrates the potential to become a COE in the future".

The designation will be valid until 31 May 2015. The COEs and CODs do not reflect the overall performance of a university. The data reflected here are taken from the CHED records as of 10 August 2014. All schools here have the COE certification.

Luzon

• Central Luzon State University – Munoz, Nueva Ecija (Center of Excellence)
• University of the Philippines – Los Banos – Los Banos City , Laguna (Center of Excellence)
• Cavite State University – Indang, Cavite (Center of Development)

Mindanao

• Central Mindanao University – Musuan, Bukidnon (Center of Excellence)
• University of Southern Mindanao – Kabacan, North Cotabato (Center of Excellence)

Sources:

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-development-cods/

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-excellence-coes/

Best Teacher Education Schools in the Philippines (2015)

Here is the list of the best teacher education schools in the country, as based on the Commission on Higher Education's yearly list of higher education institutions with Centers of Excellence (COE) and Centers of Development (COD).

A COE refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". A COD, on the other hand, refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which demonstrates the potential to become a COE in the future".

The designation will be valid until 31 May 2015. The COEs and CODs do not reflect the overall performance of a university. The data reflected here are taken from the CHED records as of 10 August 2014.

NCR

• Centro Escolar University – Manila – Manila (Center of Excellence)
• Philippine Women’s University – Manila (Center of Excellence)
• Philippine Normal University – Manila (Center of Excellence)
• University of Santo Tomas – Manila (Center of Excellence)

Luzon

• University of the Cordilleras – Baguio City (Center of Excellence)
• Angeles University Foundation – Angeles City, Pampanga (Center of Excellence)
• Holy Angel University Foundation – Angeles City, Pampanga (Center of Development)
• Saint Louis University – Baguio City (Center of Excellence)
• Mariano Marcos State University – Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (Center of Excellence)
• Bicol University – Legazpi City (Center of Excellence)
• Colegio de Dagupan – Dagupan City (Center of Development)
• Pangasinan State University – Bayambang , Pangasinan (Center of Development)
• Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation – Lucena City (Center of Development)
• Catanduanes State University – Catanduanes City (Center of Development)
• Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Camarines Sur (Center of Development)
• St. Paul University Philippines-Tuguegarao – Tuguegarao, Cagayan (Center of Development)
• Saint Louis College – San Fernando, La Union (Center of Excellence)
• Isabela State University – Echague, Isabela (Center of Excellence)
• Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – San Fernando City, La Union (Center of Excellence)
• University of Luzon – Dagupan City (Center of Excellence)
• De La Salle University-Dasmariñas – Dasmariñas, Cavite (Center of Excellence)
• Universidad de Santa Isabel – Naga City (Center of Excellence)
• Central Luzon State University – Munoz, Nueva Ecija (Center of Excellence)
• Ateneo de Naga University – Naga City (Center of Excellence)
• Palawan State University – Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Center of Excellence)

Visayas

• University of San Agustin – Iloilo City (Center of Development)
• Cebu Normal University – Cebu City (Center of Development)
• University of San Jose Recoletos – Cebu City (Center of Excellence)
• Silliman University – Dumaguete City (Center of Excellence)
• University of San Carlos – Cebu City (Center of Excellence)
• Leyte Normal University – Tacloban City (Center of Excellence)
• West Visayas State University – Iloilo City (Center of Excellence)

Mindanao

• Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology – Iligan City (Center of Excellence)
• Xavier University – Cagayan de Oro City (Center of Development)
• Ateneo de Davao University – Davao City (Center of Development)
• Capitol University – Cagayan de Oro City (Center of Excellence)
• University of Mindanao – Matina – Matina, Davao City (Center of Excellence)
• Western Mindanao State University – Zamboanga City (Center of Excellence)
• Notre Dame of Marbel University – Koronadal City (Center of Excellence)
• University of Southeastern Philippines – Davao City (Center of Excellence)
• University of Immaculate Conception – Davao City (Center of Excellence)

Sources:

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-development-cods/

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-excellence-coes/

Best Statistics Schools in the Philippines (2015)

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A COE refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". A COD, on the other hand, refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which demonstrates the potential to become a COE in the future".

The designation will be valid until 31 May 2015. The COEs and CODs do not reflect the overall performance of a university. The data reflected here are taken from the CHED records as of 10 August 2014.

NCR

• University of the Philippines – Diliman – Quezon City (Center of Excellence)

Luzon

• University of the Philippines – Los Baños – Los Baños City, Laguna (Center of Development)

Sources:

"Centers of Excellence". Commission on Higher Education Website. 2015. http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-excellence-coes/. 1 April 2015.

"Centers of Development". Commission on Higher Education Website. 2015. http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-development-cods/. 3 April 2015.

Best Psychology Schools in the Philippines (2015)

Here is the list of the best psychology schools in the country, as based on the Commission on Higher Education's yearly list of higher education institutions with Centers of Excellence (COE) and Centers of Development (COD).

A COE refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". A COD, on the other hand, refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which demonstrates the potential to become a COE in the future".

The designation will be valid until 31 May 2015. The COEs and CODs do not reflect the overall performance of a university. The data reflected here are taken from the CHED records as of 10 August 2014.

NCR

• De La Salle University – Taft – Manila (Center of Excellence)
• University of the Philippines – Diliman – Quezon City (Center of Excellence)
• Ateneo de Manila University – Manila (Center of Excellence)
• University of Santo Tomas – Manila (Center of Development)

Sources:

"Centers of Excellence". Commission on Higher Education Website. 2015. http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-excellence-coes/. 1 April 2015.

"Centers of Development". Commission on Higher Education Website. 2015. http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-development-cods/. 3 April 2015.

Best Political Science Schools in the Philippines (2015)

Here is the list of the best political science schools in the country, as based on the Commission on Higher Education's yearly list of higher education institutions with Centers of Excellence (COE) and Centers of Development (COD).

A COE refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". A COD, on the other hand, refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which demonstrates the potential to become a COE in the future".

The designation will be valid until 31 May 2015. The COEs and CODs do not reflect the overall performance of a university. The data reflected here are taken from the CHED records as of 10 August 2014.

Luzon

• University of the Philippines – Diliman – Quezon City (Center of Excellence)
• De La Salle University – Manila - Manila (Center of Development)

Sources:

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-development-cods/

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-excellence-coes/

Best Mathematics Schools in the Philippines (2015)

Here is the list of the best mathematics schools in the country, as based on the Commission on Higher Education's yearly list of higher education institutions with Centers of Excellence (COE) and Centers of Development (COD).

A COE refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". A COD, on the other hand, refers to "a department within a higher education institution, which demonstrates the potential to become a COE in the future".

The designation will be valid until 31 May 2015. The COEs and CODs do not reflect the overall performance of a university. The data reflected here are taken from the CHED records as of 10 August 2014.

NCR

• De La Salle University – Taft – Manila (Center of Excellence)
• University of the Philippines – Diliman – Quezon City (Center of Excellence)
• Ateneo de Manila University – Manila (Center of Excellence)

Luzon

• University of the Philippines – Los Baños – Los Baños City, Laguna (Center of Excellence)
• Saint Louis University – Baguio City (Center of Development)
• University of the Philippines – Baguio – Baguio City (Center of Development)

Mindanao

• Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology – Iligan City (Center of Excellence)
• Central Mindanao University – Musuan, Bukidnon (Center of Development)
• Mindanao University of Science and Technology – Cagayan de Oro City (Center of Development)
•  Caraga State University – Butuan City (Center of Development)

Sources:

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-development-cods/

http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/centers-excellence-coes/