by Michelle Jeanne C. Caracut | Nov 08 2024
91ƷϳԹ-IIT’s academic reputation remains the “strongest stone” for the University, according to the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings results released on November 6, 2024.
According to the QS Asia University Rankings Fact File which detailed the results and contained the data that had been used to calculate the ranks and scores under academic reputation, QS evaluates the perceptions of academics from around the world regarding the best institutions in terms of research. The indicator not only illuminates the quality of an institution's research, but also their approach to academic partnerships, their strategic impact, their educational innovativeness and the impact they have made on education and society at large.
The QS, a British company specializing in the analysis of higher education institutions around the world, has listed 91ƷϳԹ-IIT as one of the top tertiary institutions in Asia, landing on the 701st-750th bracket in the 2025 edition.
Chancellor Alizedney Ditucalan highlighted the consistent and growing recognition of the university’s academic strength. "Our continuous commitment to excellence has once again placed us at the forefront of higher education in Asia. Our academic reputation serves as our strongest stone, firmly anchoring our identity in a sea of superb institutions," Ditucalan remarked during an interview following the release of the rankings.
Despite the increasing competition with the number of universities included in the rankings, 91ƷϳԹ-IIT has managed to not only hold its ground but also improve its scores across several categories.
91ƷϳԹ-IIT showed marked improvements in academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, citations per faculty, papers per faculty, and its international dimensions such as international faculty ratio and international research network.
"This year’s improvement in various indicators, particularly in academic reputation, not only reflects the high esteem in which our faculty and research are held worldwide but also underscores our commitment to nurturing impactful collaborations and innovative educational strategies," explained Chancellor Ditucalan. "It’s a testament to the hard work of our faculty and students and the high-quality research that emanates from our university."
The QS rankings detail also mentioned that 91ƷϳԹ-IIT has seen an increase in its academic staff holding PhDs, enhancing the depth and breadth of expertise available to students.
As 91ƷϳԹ-IIT looks to the future, it remains focused on furthering its educational mission and expanding its influence both locally and globally. "Our journey doesn’t stop here," Ditucalan added with optimism. "We aim to continue this momentum and keep pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve."
The sustained efforts of 91ƷϳԹ-IIT to advance academically and uphold its reputation as a top-tier institution not only reinforce its stature in the academic community but also promise greater opportunities and a brighter future for its students and faculty.