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Philippine Top Universities

The "Big 4" University Ranking QS 2021

The Philippines is home to some of the best universities in Asia. Which of these universities is the best school, however, remains widely debated;  especially among alumni or current students of each school.


Let us take a look at how Philippine universities rank compared to the rest of the world.

 


QS Ranking 

London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released its ranking of the world's top universities for 2021.


The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) continues to be ranked as the best; it is now at the top of the list for eight consecutive years. Meanwhile, Stanford University ranked second and Harvard University ranked third.


On a local level, the University of the Philippines continues to be the best University according to the QS ranking. UP ranked 396 for 2021, down from rank 356 in 2020 and rank 384 in 2019. Ateneo de Manila maintained its position at rank 601-650. De La Salle University and the University of  Santo Tomas both ranked 801-1000, the same as their 2020 ranking. Other organizations that rank universities have a similar ranking to QS.


Below is the UniRank ranking for Philippine universities.


The Top 4 Universities in the Philippines: UniRank University Rankings for 2020:

Entrance Tests For The Top 4 Universities

UPCAT

UP College Admission Test, locally known as UPCAT, is the most sought-after entrance exam in the Philippines. According to the University of the  Philippines' official public announcement, there are 140,593 applicants to UPCAT for SY 2019-2020.

ACET

Your performance in the ACET (Ateneo College Entrance Test) not only determines whether you can enroll in Ateneo but also is a factor in getting an Ateneo scholarship. The Ateneo Merit Scholarship awards recipients a free tuition and fees grant and a P50,000 annual allowance. The very best (Directors List) can enjoy a P100,000 scholarship grant annually.

DCAT

Established in 1911, De La Salle University is a non-profit private higher-education institution that continuously ranks third based University Ranking organizations such as UniRank and QS. 


USTET

University of Santo Tomas (UST) is a university with high enrollment, ranging from 35,000 to 40,000 students. UST completes the 4 Top Universities in the Philippines.