Batangas State University, the Philippines’ National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), rose to 111th place in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), putting it among the top 400 most innovative universities globally.
The advance from 128th place last year highlights BatStateU’s ongoing commitment to innovation, academic excellence and societal impact, solidifying its status as a recognized global leader in higher education.
It said that of 1,253 universities from 87 countries that participated, BatStateU’s achievement underscores its prominence on the world stage.
The WURI evaluates universities based on their practical contributions to society and industry, focusing on innovation in education, research and community engagement.
BatStateU’s rise reflects its strong emphasis on providing real-world solutions in key areas such as crisis management, environmental sustainability and technological infrastructure.
“This achievement reflects BatStateU’s dedication to innovative solutions that create meaningful impact on our society,” said BatStateU president Dr. Tirso Ronquillo.
“It affirms our commitment to developing cutting-edge programs that address both global and local challenges,” he said.
BatStateU The NEU also excelled in three specific categories within the WURI 2025:
It ranked 15th out of 73 in terms of crisis management. BatStateU’s disaster preparedness initiatives, including the Batangas State University Command Center and community-driven programs such as the Safe Spartan App and Community-Based Monitoring and Mapping System (CBMMS), demonstrate its leadership in crisis management.
It ranked 21st out of 47 in environmental, social and governance (ESG) trend. BatStateU said it has led initiatives like the Batangas Actions towards Revitalization and Acceleration of Kapeng BarakO Industry (BARAKO) Project and the Understanding PhysioLogical Vulnerability of UlvA spp. (ULVA) Project which focus on sustainable practices, revitalizing local industries and addressing environmental vulnerabilities.
In infrastructure/technologies, it ranked 24th place out of 100. Projects like BIOtechnology INnovations Shaping Progress in Industry, Research, and Environment (BIO-INSPIRE), a biotechnology innovation initiative, and Beyond Paywall, which seeks to make IC design more accessible, highlight BatStateU’s leadership in technological advancements.
The ranking reinforces BatStateU’s commitment to advancing innovation and sustainable development in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through its focus on technology, research and sustainability, BatStateU continues to drive meaningful change, not only in education but also in real-world applications.
Batangas State University, designated as the Philippines’ National Engineering University through Republic Act No. 11694, is widely recognized for its excellence in engineering education.
A Level-IV state university, it has produced over 180 engineering board topnotchers, solidifying its reputation as the country’s largest engineering university.
BatStateU is also a pioneer in quality assurance for engineering education. It is the first state university in the Philippines to have engineering programs accredited by the Philippine Technological Council through its Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET).
It remains the first — and to date, the only — state university in the country with engineering and computing programs accredited by the U.S.-based Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), through both its Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC).
With its recent achievement in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, where BatStateU ranked between 401-600 globally, BatStateU has also earned global recognition for its commitment to sustainability, ranking as the 304th Most Sustainable University in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
