Six higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have achieved global recognition in different areas, according to the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).
The HEIs were recognized for their outstanding performance in six key areas: industrial application, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical value, student mobility and openness, crisis management, and industrial revolution. By achieving high rankings in these diverse categories, the HEIs have demonstrated their commitment to holistic education and impactful contributions to society.
WURI is an established international ranking system that was introduced by the Organizing Committee of the Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU). The goal of WURI is to move away from traditional rankings that primarily emphasize quantitative metrics associated with research and academic systems. Instead, WURI focuses on recognizing innovative programs that make a real difference in society.
This year's rankings were meticulously organized by the Policy and Strategy on National Competitiveness (IPSNC) of South Korea. The IPSNC received invaluable support from four prestigious organizations: the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), HLU, the Institute for Industrial Policy Studies (IPS) based in Seoul, South Korea, and the Taylor Institute of Franklin University Switzerland (FUS) from Switzerland.
Here are the rankings of the six CAR HEIs in the different areas:
- Industrial Application:
- Saint Louis University (Baguio City): Rank 40
- University of Baguio (Baguio City): Rank 43
- University of the Cordilleras (Baguio City): Rank 45
- Entrepreneurial Spirit:
- Saint Louis University (Baguio City): Rank 40
- University of Baguio (Baguio City): Rank 43
- University of the Cordilleras (Baguio City): Rank 45
- Ethical Value:
- Ifugao State University (Lamut, Ifugao): Rank 42
- Cordillera Career Development College (La Trinidad, Benguet): Rank 35
- Student Mobility and Openness:
- University of the Cordilleras (Baguio City): Rank 43
- Crisis Management:
- Benguet State University (La Trinidad, Benguet): Rank 38
- Industrial Revolution:
- Saint Louis University (Baguio City): Rank 29
- University of Baguio (Baguio City): Rank 43
- University of the Cordilleras (Baguio City): Rank 28
- Ifugao State University (Lamut, Ifugao): Rank 35
- Cordillera Career Development College (La Trinidad, Benguet): Rank 35
- Benguet State University (La Trinidad, Benguet): Rank 38
The achievements of these six CAR HEIs are a testament to the quality of education and research in the region. They are also a source of pride for the people of CAR, and they demonstrate the region's commitment to innovation and progress.
