VSU retains 12th spot in EduRank’s Top 100 Philippine universities

VSU has once again secured its place among the best higher education institutions in the Philippines, retaining its 12th spot in the 2025 EduRank Top 100 Universities. 

This ranking places VSU among the leading academic institutions in the country, standing out among 229 universities nationwide. 

VSU’s journey and progress in EduRank’s ranking

Beyond its national standing, VSU has made significant progress in regional and global rankings. 

The university now holds the 1,986th spot out of 5,830 institutions in Asia. This is a notable improvement from 2,003rd rank in 2024, an upward shift of 17 places in just one year. 

Similarly, VSU’s global ranking has advanced from 5,496th in 2024 to 5,416th in 2025, climbing 80 spots among 14,131 universities worldwide. 

Among the four universities in Eastern Visayas that made it to the Top 100, VSU remains the highest-ranked institution in the region. Samar State University follows at 57th place, Leyte Normal University at 63rd, and the University of Eastern Philippines at 78th. 

Moreover, VSU is the only university in Eastern Visayas to break into the Top 50 which solidifies its reputation as the premier institution for higher education and research in the region. 

VSU’s journey in EduRank’s national rankings showcases its resilience and continued efforts toward academic excellence. 

In 2022, the university was ranked 25th in the country, moving up to 14th in 2023. It advanced two more spots in 2024, ranking 12th, and has successfully maintained this position in 2025. 

VSU has exhibited strength across various academic disciplines ranking prominently in specialized fields. 

In Biology, VSU is 9th in the Philippines and 4,355th globally. In Environmental Science, it also ranks 9th nationally and 4,042nd worldwide. Notably, VSU excels in Forestry securing the 2nd spot in the Philippines, 477th in Asia, and 1,500th globally. 

A critical factor in VSU’s strong standing is its research output. The university has produced 1,256 academic publications which have collectively received 11,888 citations. This means that VSU has sustained its growing influence in scholarly work. 

Additionally, in terms of alumni impact, VSU is ranked 6,777th globally which indicates the increasing recognition of its graduates in various professional and academic fields. 

For admission standards, EduRank reported that VSU continues to admit approximately 82% of its applicants, just as it did in previous years. This is based on the number of students compared to the total number of applicants along with other enrollment-related factors.

Edurank is an independent global ranking system that evaluates universities based on three key performance indicators: research output, alumni influence and non-academic prominence. 

It uses data-driven methodologies to provide a transparent assessment of an institution’s academic and research standing while considering the number and impact of publications and citations, distinguished alumni in various fields, and the university’s public recognition and contributions to society. 

This article is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

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