ATENEO de Davao University (Addu) is listed among the best higher education institutions in Asia in the 2023 University Rankings of the global higher education think-tank Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
According to the QS World University Rankings, Addu is at the 551 to 600 rank.
The QS World University Rankings is considered the world’s largest international higher education network. It provides a comparative performance analysis based on metrics for university standards, academic reputation, and local legitimacy.
Addu, along with 15 other schools made it to the list. The University of the Philippines (UP) remained the country’s best institution of higher learning after being ranked 87th.
It was followed by Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) at 134th place; De La Salle University (DLSU) at 171st place; and University of Santo Tomas (UST) at 175th place.
Addu was joined by Mapua University (MU), and Silliman University (SU) in ranking 551-600.
Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) was under Ranking 601-650, while Saint Louis University (SLU) and Xavier University (XU) made it to Ranking 651-700.
Adamson University, Cebu Technological University, Central Luzon State University, Central Mindanao University, Central Philippine University, and Lyceum of the Philippines University were Ranking 701-750.
In a statement, Addu said that strategic internationalization was one of the metrics for QS ranking, and the school was able to meet these criteria.
"ADDU is determined to continue fostering globally-networked learning environments that empower the academic community for excellent instruction and formation, robust research, and vibrant community service," the university said.
Addu said they will also "continue to fortify strategic internationalization as a realization of ADDU's revitalized mission for borderless education." RGL