By Nestle G. Taala

Central Philippine University – one of the best universities in the Philippines.

A historic milestone–Central Philippine University made its ranking debut in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings as published on June 1, 2023 in its official website.

CPU submitted data for the following SDGs: SDG 1 – no poverty; SDG 2 – zero hunger; SDG 4 – quality education; and SDG 17 – partnerships for the goals.

The following are CPU’s ranks for each of the four SDGs:

SDG 1 (no poverty) – 601 – 800

SDG 2 (zero hunger) – 401 – 600

SDG 4 (quality education) – 1000+

SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals) – 1000+

A total of 29 HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) in the country ranked, with CPU placing at the 1,001+ bracket. This is the first time that CPU submitted data for the THE Impact Rankings, and for this year, the fifth edition of the THE Impact Rankings, 1,591 universities from 112 countries/regions are included in the list.

Photo by Central Philippine University Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center.

The Impact Rankings is an annual global performance table that assesses universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and “universities are ranked through ‘carefully calibrated indicators’ across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.”

CPU continues to prove its reputation as one of the best universities in the Philippines. This inclusion in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings is a testament as well as the result of its commitment in providing an excellent education along with its faithful participation in God’s mission.

Congratulations, CPU!

Info, text and photo credit: Central Philippine University Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center