Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology ranked 29th and Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan ranked 30th in the latest Top 100 universities in the Philippines ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. Four other universities in Northern Mindanao also made the list – Central Mindanao University, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Liceo de Cagayan University and Bukidnon State University.
Read over some details below.

Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology ranked 29th in the Philippines, 6505th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 75 research topics. Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank’s index has 1,482 academic publications and 6,591 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| #6505 of 14,131 | In the World |
|---|---|
| #2466 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #29 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #2637 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| #2744 of 3,255 | For Zoology |
| #2775 of 2,799 | For Radiochemistry |
| #8444 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |

Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan ranked 30th in the Philippines, 6519th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 15 research topics. Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank’s index has 182 academic publications and 1,315 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
| #6519 of 14,131 | In the World |
|---|---|
| #2476 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #30 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #1 of 5 | In Cagayan de Oro |
| #5878 of 6,082 | For Ecology |
| #6092 of 6,270 | For History |
| #6185 of 6,422 | For Geography and Cartography |
| #4259 of 7,738 | For Alumni Impact |
| #8708 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |

Central Mindanao University ranked 36th in the Philippines, 6834th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 36 research topics. Central Mindanao University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank’s index has 465 academic publications and 2,410 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| #6834 of 14,131 | In the World |
|---|---|
| #2633 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #36 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #2140 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
| #2924 of 3,255 | For Zoology |
| #3162 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| #7553 of 7,738 | For Alumni Impact |
| #9901 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines ranked 50th in the Philippines, 7326th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 34 research topics. The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank’s index has 351 academic publications and 1,348 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| #7326 of 14,131 | In the World |
|---|---|
| #2859 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #50 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #2 of 5 | In Cagayan de Oro |
| #3608 of 4,209 | For Environmental Management |
| #3617 of 3,874 | For Math Teachers |
| #4085 of 4,195 | For Agricultural Science |
| #10241 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |

Liceo de Cagayan University ranked 60th in the Philippines, 7642nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 43 research topics. Liceo de Cagayan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank’s index has 562 academic publications and 143 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| #7642 of 14,131 | In the World |
|---|---|
| #2992 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #60 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #3 of 5 | In Cagayan de Oro |
| #3238 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
| #3444 of 3,874 | For Math Teachers |
| #3764 of 3,779 | For Child Psychology |
| #6705 of 7,738 | For Alumni Impact |
| #12343 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |

Bukidnon State University ranked 77th in the Philippines, 8714th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 27 research topics. Bukidnon State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank’s index has 268 academic publications and 117 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| #8714 of 14,131 | In the World |
|---|---|
| #3403 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #77 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #3579 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
| #3656 of 3,874 | For Math Teachers |
| #4043 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
| #12663 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |
Meanwhile, see below the rankings of other colleges and universities in the region.
La Salle University, Ozamiz City #144

Misamis University #185

Lourdes College #198

Mountain View College – Valencia City #202

Capitol University #206

Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology #229


