West Visayas State University (WVSU) has secured the 40th spot among universities in the Philippines and earned global recognition, ranking #2659 in Asia and #6884 worldwide, according to the latest EduRank data for March 2025.

EduRank, an independent platform that ranks universities based on research performance, alumni influence, and non-academic prominence, utilizes data from over 115 million scholarly publications and nearly 3 billion citations. This ranking system evaluates institutions across 246 research topics to provide a comprehensive analysis of their global standing.

The university’s position reflects its growing impact in the fields of education and scientific research, and the recognition will further solidify its role as one of the key educational institutions in the Philippines.

By Gladwyn B. Gustilo/ILLO