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51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT tops the country again in Physical Sciences — THE 2026 Rankings

by Gaudencio C. Petalcorin, Jr. and Michelle Jeanne Caracut | Jan 21 2026

Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT) remains the number one university in the Philippines in Physical Sciences, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings 2026.

This consistent top performance further cements 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT’s reputation as a national leader in physical sciences education and research excellence.

In this year’s rankings, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT led all Philippine universities in Teaching, reflecting the University’s exceptional learning environment and strong academic foundation. It also placed second nationwide in Research Quality, Industry Metrics, International Outlook, and Research Environment—demonstrating its well-rounded performance across all key indicators.

Specifically, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT ranked:

• 2nd in Research Quality, just behind Mapúa University
• 2nd in Industry Metrics, after the University of the Philippines
• 2nd in International Outlook, following the University of the Philippines
• Tied 2nd with De La Salle University in Research Environment, after Mapúa University and the University of the Philippines
• 1st in Teaching
  
  

On the global scale, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT was ranked in the 1001–1250 bracket, alongside Mapúa University. Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University were placed in the 1251+ bracket worldwide.

This recognition from THE stands as a testament to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT’s enduring pursuit of academic excellence, innovation, and global competitiveness in the physical sciences.

 

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