What began as a vision in 2023 — a goal to elevate MIMAROPA’s higher education institutions onto the world stage — has now become a reality. This milestone redefines the region’s place in the global academic and innovation landscape.
Congratulations to our MIMAROPA institutions ranked in the WURI 2025 Global Top 400 Innovative Universities:
Romblon State University (RSU) — Overall 56th
Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) — Overall 225th
Divine Word College of Calapan — Overall 281st
Mindoro State University (MinSU) — Overall 328th
Marinduque State University (MarSU) — Overall 330th
Palawan State University (PalSU) and Luna Goco Colleges — Overall 342nd
We also proudly recognize MIMAROPA’s leadership, highlighted by Romblon State University ranked as the number 2 Higher Education Institution and the number 1 State University and College in the country, affirming the region’s growing influence in national and global education.
Beyond overall rankings, we warmly congratulate the MIMAROPA HEIs that excelled in the WURI category-level rankings, demonstrating specialized strengths and innovative practices:
Private Institutions
Clarendon College: Top 40 in B4 (Culture/Values); Top 67 in B8 (University Brand and Reputation)
Divine Word College of Calapan: Top 24 in A6 (Ethics and Integrity); Top 41 in B2 (Empowerment-Based Management); Top 30 in B3 (ESG Trend)
John Paul College: Top 64 in A6 (Ethics and Integrity)
Luna Goco Colleges: Top 94 in A1 (Student Support and Engagement); Top 66 in A5 (Crisis Management); Top 34 in A8 (SDG-Based Responses to Global Challenges)
Paradigm Colleges of Science and Technology, Inc : Top 58 in A4 (Entrepreneurial Spirit ); Top 93 in A8 (SDG-Based Responses to Global Challenges)
Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc.: Top 94 in A1 (Student Support and Engagement)
State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
MarSU: Top 40 in A3 (Industrial Application), Top 32 in A6 (Ethics and Integrity), Top 51 in B5 (Funding for Sustainability)
MinSU: Top 22 in A1 (Student Support and Engagement), Top 12 in A3 (Industrial Application),
Top 10 in B8 (University Brand and Reputation)
OMSC: Top 24 in A3 (Industrial Application), Top 50 in A8 (SDG-Based Responses to Global Challenges), Top 31 in B5 (Funding for Sustainability)
RSU: Top 2 in A1 (Student Support and Engagement), Top 5 in A5 (Crisis Management), Top 3 in B3 (ESG Trend)
PalSU: Top 43 in A1 (Student Support and Engagement), Top 34 in A3 (Industrial Application),
Top 39 in A7 (Technology Development and Application)
Western Philippines University: Top 22 in A3 (Industrial Application), Top 22 in A5 (Crisis Management), Top 36 in A8 (SDG-Based Responses to Global Challenges)
This achievement manifests itself through the commitment, collaboration, and effort of educators, mentors, and those who invested time and expertise through mentor sessions, peer reviews, and sharing of best practices. The regional office observed this collective work, demonstrating the impact of collaboration in advancing academic excellence and innovation.
Together, we are turning aspirations into accomplishments, lighting the way for future generations to dream bigger and soar higher. It is a symbol of resilience and a call to future generations that with vision, courage, and unity, no dream is too big. To everyone who made this possible: your legacy is real, your impact lasting. The world is watching, and the future is yours to shape.
Here’s to reaching new heights and continuing this journey of excellence and innovation. The best is yet to come.
