AT least three Philippine universities showed improvement in their standings in the 2025 QS world university rankings, while two institutions slipped a few notches.

According to the list, the University of the Philippines made the most significant improvement in the rankings, going up to 336 from 404. 

UP also served as the No. 18 in Asia.

The UK-based higher education company also said that the Ateneo de Manila University is now at 516 from 563.

De La Salle University on other hand, likewise made strides going up to 641-650 from 681- 690.

Meanwhile, the University of Santo Tomas slipped to 851-900 from its previous 801-1,000. 

On the other hand, the Cebu-based University of San Carlos — which debuted in the 2024 edition of the QS rankings at the 1,201-1,400 bracket — also fell to 1401+.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States continued to lead the pack for the 13th consecutive year, QS said.

“Imperial College London jumps four places to take second and the University of Oxford and Harvard University are in third and fourth place respectively. The University of Cambridge rounds out the top five,” it said.

Meanwhile, the National University of Singapore also retained its top spot in Asia while staying No. 8 in the world.