Ifugao State U collects 2 global university rankings

IFSU garners 2 global university rankings

Story by Leander C. Domingo

Manila Times

11 July 2024

THE Ifugao State University (IFSU) garnered two prestigious global university rankings, highlighting its dedication to fostering innovation and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The university is ranked in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2024: Global Top 300 Innovative Universities.

IFSU achieved first place in the Philippines and third worldwide in the Entrepreneurial Spirit category.

The university also claimed first place in the Philippines and seventh globally for the Crisis Management category.

For the Symbol (promotion) category, IFSU achieved third place in the Philippines and ninth worldwide.

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024, IFSU secured a strong second-place position, tying with the University of the Philippines and De La Salle University, following Ateneo de Manila University in the national rankings. Globally, IFSU falls within the 401-600 bracket.

IFSU President Eva Marie Codamon-Dugyon said the university garnered these "notable placements in the two prestigious global university rankings, steadily realizing its vision of becoming a globally recognized university upholding excellence amidst rich cultural heritage."

IFSU information officer Faith Belingon Napudo said that the university demonstrates its commitment to sustainability applied for evaluation across 15 SDGs with strong performance in Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).

Napudo said these rankings spotlight IFSU's significant contributions to industry and society and its dedication to achieving a more sustainable future.

She said the WURI rankings acknowledge the university's innovative approaches in education, research and societal engagement, while THE Impact Rankings recognizes IFSU's dedication to contributing to the collective effort to achieve the SDGs through its research, stewardship, outreach and teaching initiatives.

Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in realizing IFSU's vision, Codamon-Dugyon thanked the entire IFSU community for their hard work and dedication that led to this achievement.