West Visayas State University (WVSU) achieved a significant milestone from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in ranking 901+ in the 2025 QS Asia University Rankings and 169th in the 2025 QS Southeast Asia University Rankings.

WVSU performed exceptionally well, qualifying in 10 out of 11 indicators, with top scores in “Staff with PhD” and “Employer Reputation.”

QS’s assessment is based on four main categories: Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, and Global Engagement, further divided into 11 specific indicators. WVSU excelled in Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Faculty-Student Ratio, Citations per Paper, International Research Network, Papers per Faculty, Staff with PhD, International Student Ratio, International Faculty Ratio, and Exchange Student Ratios (Inbound and Outbound), showing its comprehensive performance across various measures of academic excellence.

WVSU was granted a 3-QS Stars overall rating back in 2021.

The university also received 5-star ratings in four critical areas: Teaching, Social Impact, Facilities, and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars system provides a detailed comparative framework, highlighting WVSU’s strengths in both its educational environment and its commitment to social responsibility and access.

To earn an overall 5-QS Stars rating, universities must meet rigorous criteria across core areas (Teaching, Employability, Internationalization, and Research or Academic Development) and complementary areas such as Facilities, Inclusiveness, and Social Responsibility.

This recognition positions WVSU as a leading institution in the region, reflecting its dedication to high standards of education and impactful community engagement.