Best State Universities in the Philippines

The Top Ten
1 Iloilo Science and Technology University The Iloilo Science and Technology University is a public university located in Iloilo City Philippines.

Public school, but great achievers.

2 Philippine Normal University

PNU is the only state university for education in the Philippines. It trains individuals to serve learners from preschool to higher education, in public schools, private schools, and even international schools. Many of us entered PNU literally without a penny in our pockets. However, upon graduation, with PNU attached to our credentials, we are equipped with lifelong learning, a dignified future, prestige, and social responsiveness.

PNU is the hope of the country. As the National Center for Teacher Education, PNU produces quality teachers and conducts pedagogical research.

3 Visayas State University

As a graduate of VSU in 2007, I wholeheartedly support my Alma Mater as one of the best state universities in the Philippines. My experience on this campus was amazing. I grew into a strong, independent individual, traveling from a mountainous area in Negros Occidental to this beautiful, student-friendly school and community. At VSU, I gained not only knowledge, personal development, and a diploma but also learned to appreciate simple things, friendship, emotional stability, and courage - phases of my life that I can't really forget.

Sammy T. Bongo
Melbourne, Australia

4 Filipinas Technical Institute
5 Central Mindanao University

CMU is one of the best-performing higher education institutions in the Philippines and a center of excellence in biology, mathematics, agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, and engineering studies.

It's really nice to study at Central Mindanao University because of its highly skilled professors.

The academic paradise of the South.

6 Mindanao State University

This university will make you globally competitive after graduating from this institution!

MSU has taught me the best things in life. I am eternally grateful to my beloved Alma Mater.

They produce globally competitive students.

7 University of Southeastern Philippines

USeP is the only state university for education in the Philippines. It trains individuals to serve learners from preschool to higher education, in public schools, private schools, and even international schools.

Many students at USEP excel in licensure examinations or board exams, especially in the fields of engineering and education. Therefore, USEP has produced high-quality students because of its very high standards in education.

A quality institution with world-class professors. The students are smart and have a good attitude.

8 University of Southern Mindanao

One of the best civil engineering schools in the country, where the training grounds are highly relevant to professional practice.

High-quality education and a top-performing state university in the country. It is the top-performing school in Mindanao.

9 Tarlac State University

TSU molds students into professionals and good citizens of our country. It consistently produces top-notchers in various board examinations and is a research-oriented university and a center for development in education. TSU accepts not only bright students but also helps ordinary students who dream of excelling in their respective fields of specialization.

Apart from the numerous academic accreditations it has achieved, Tarlac State University (TSU) is undoubtedly one of the best state universities in the country, as evidenced by its performance in various licensure examinations, particularly in criminology and engineering. Its students excel not only in academics but also in extra-curricular activities. I will always consider TSU a home that shaped me into who I am today.

10 Caraga State University

Caraga State University is one of the best universities in the Philippines.

The Contenders
11 Central Luzon State University

Top-performing school in the Agricultural Engineering board exams.

12 Polytechnic University of the Philippines

PUP continues its commitment to providing high-quality education. No wonder thousands of students aim to enter it, aside from its very affordable tuition. PUP is the best!

PUP has one of the best lineups of professors. The best I've ever had!

My mom graduated here, and she is a great teacher.

13 Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
14 Holy Angel University
15 West Visayas State University

Exceptional school. Just look at the school's board exam performance... What else can I say?

It closely monitors students' performance.

One of those competitive colleges.

16 Mariano Ponce National High School University
17 Cebu Technological University

CTU is one of the best schools, not only in Cebu but in the entire Philippines. It offers high-quality education in Engineering, Education, Industrial and Computer Technology, Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and many more fields.

Programs in different fields are upgraded through connections with international universities.

18 Bulacan State University

BulSU aims to produce highly and globally competitive students by providing a high standard of education to all.

19 Laguna State Polytechnic University
20 Cavite State University

CvSU was named the Top Performing State University in 2017 and has consistently ranked in the top 10. It also became the top-performing school in many licensure exams, such as the CLE and ALE, which proves that this university is one of the best in the country. The professors have very high standards, which have greatly contributed to its good performance over the years. Additionally, its high school and senior high school department (CvSU Science High School) is considered one of the best high schools in the country. If you are still hesitant about taking your degree here, feel free to search for its nationwide academic standing.

21 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
22 Pangasinan State University

Pangasinan State University is at its very best in producing globally competitive professionals.

GO PSU!

23 Southern Leyte State University

Exemplary passing performance in Criminology, ranked 4th in 2014 and 3rd in 2015 by the PRC.

24 Foundation University
25 Technological University of the Philippines
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