By Karren Jay G. Asgar
Central Philippine University ranks 1st in Western Visayas, 22nd in the Philippines, 205th in Southeast Asia, and within the 1,301–1,400 bracket in Asia in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027.
Central Philippine University (CPU) ranked first in Western Visayas and 22nd nationwide in the 2027 edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia. The University also placed 205th in Southeast Asia and within the 1,301–1,400 bracket in Asia, reaffirming its standing in the international higher education landscape.
The rankings evaluated universities based on key indicators, including Research and Discovery, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Employability, among others.
The 2027 edition assessed more than 1,720 universities across 26 locations in Asia. The Philippines ranked as the 13th most represented higher education system, with 45 Philippine universities included in this year’s rankings.
CPU’s latest inclusion marks its sixth appearance in the QS World University Rankings: Asia, following its previous appearances in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026.
The University’s continued presence in the rankings reflects its efforts to provide quality education, strengthen research initiatives, and expand global engagement, contributing to the advancement of higher education in the Philippines and across Asia.
View the complete list of rankings here:
https://www.topuniversities.com/asia-university-rankings