The 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have finally been released, including a total of 121 universities from all over the Philippines, marking the most number of entries among the ASEAN countries and the third internationally, just after India and Pakistan.
The University of Baguio placed among the 1,501+ bracket, with a particularly excellent performance in Sustainable Development Goals No. 1: No Poverty, No. 5: Gender Equality, and No. 13: Climate Action. UB ranked among the 401-600th bracket in all three aforementioned categories, highlighting its dedication to helping the community, uplifting its diverse array of members, and doing its part to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
UB also gained the following rankings in the other SDG categories:
- SDG No. 2: Zero Hunger
- 801+
- SDG No. 3: Good Health and Well-Being
- 1,001-1,500th
- SDG No. 4: Quality Education
- 1,501+
- SDG No. 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- 601-800th
- SDG No. 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- 801-1,00th
- SDG No. 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 1,001+
- SDG No. 10: Reduced Inequalities
- 1,001+
- SDG No. 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 801-1,000th
- SDG No. 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- 801+
- SDG No. 14: Life Below Water
- 601+
- SDG No. 15: Life on Land
- 401-600th
- SDG No. 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- 801-1,000th
- SDG No. 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- 1,501+
The University of Baguio continues to soar high and become recognized by worldwide standards in its goal to be one of the world’s universities with great impact. The institution aims to continue addressing the Sustainable Development Goals, carrying on its legacy of care and excellence within the classroom and beyond it through its different community engagement initiatives and activities. Apart from being a premier higher education institution, UB aims to be an organization that can meaningfully contribute to the greater community, ensuring that the different members of society are able to exist in safe and inclusive spaces that can meet their needs with ease.
Congratulations to UB and its Management Team, faculty members, and non-teaching staff for the continuous efforts to support the university on its journey to become a bastion of academic excellence and civic duty.
