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UP continues upward trend in world rankings; joins top 5 from Southeast Asia

UP continues upward trend in world rankings; joins top 5 from Southeast Asia

September 27, 2018 by UP System Media and Communication Office

The University of the Philippines moved up once again in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Securing a place in the 501-600 bracket, it joined universities from Singapore and Malaysia in the top 5 from Southeast Asia.

UP climbs to No. 166 among emerging economies’ top universities

UP climbs to No. 166 among emerging economies’ top universities

May 10, 2018 by UP System Media and Communication Office

Of the top 378 higher education institutions (HEIs) from emerging economies in 2018, the University of the Philippines (UP) is ranked 166th, a significant rise from last year’s 201st-250th ranking, based on the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

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1915

UP would continue expanding under Villamor’s watch, with the Conservatory of Music; the University High School; the College of Education; and, the Junior College in Cebu City added under his watch

1909

The School of Fine Arts (1909), the College of Liberal Arts (1909), the College of Veterinary Medicine (1910), the College of Engineering (1910), the College of Agriculture (1906, in Los Baños, Laguna) follow to form the initial core of the newly established UP.

1905

The UP College of Medicine (then known as the Philippine Medical School) opens. It predates the opening of the University proper by 3 years.

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