The University of the Philippines Manila has achieved a historic milestone by entering the global top 500 universities, making it the only Philippine institution to earn a spot in the prestigious 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings.
The country premier health sciences center landed at #479 among Best Global Universities worldwide and #114 in Best Global Universities in Asia. The rankings covered 104 countries and 2,250 higher education institutions, making UP Manilas inclusion a remarkable achievement for Philippine higher education.
UP Manilas long history of acclaimed scientific research and top graduates in health sciences contributed significantly to its high placement. The institution ranked #1 in normalized citation impact, #215 in regional research reputation, and #137 in the percentage of total publications that are among the top 10 percent most cited.
Additionally, the university ranks #202 in Clinical Medicine globally and #1 in the percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited. With an overall score of 54.8, UP Manila joined eight other Southeast Asian universities in the top 500 ranking of Asian higher education institutions.
This achievement puts Manila on the global academic map and serves as a source of pride for the city and the entire nation. As the only Philippine university in the top 500, UP Manila continues to demonstrate that world-class education and research can thrive in the heart of the capital.
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