BatStateU The NEU climbs in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, breaks into 401-600 band globally
Strengthening its commitment to advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), has made a significant leap in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, rising from the 601–800 band to the 401–600 band out of 2,318 participating universities worldwide, as announced on June 18. Among 113 Philippine (PH) higher education institutions making the list, BatStateU The NEU secured 2nd place nationally—further affirming its leadership in driving SDG-aligned initiatives and championing inclusive, sustainable development. Despite intensified global competition—with 355 additional institutions participating this year—BatStateU not only ascended to a higher bracket but also recorded its highest overall performance score to date: 74.9. This marks a 10.47% increase from the previous year and an impressive 19.65% growth since its inaugural participation in 2023. “BatStateU is honored to be recognized once again by Times Higher Education,” said Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, University President. “This achievement reflects the steadfast efforts of our academic community—faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners—who bring our mission to life every single day. As we continue to elevate our global standing, we remain grounded in our purpose: to engineer meaningful change through inclusive, sustainable, and forward-thinking innovation. My deepest thanks to everyone who walks this journey with us as we strive to build a more resilient and sustainable world,” he added. The THE Impact Rankings represents the first global initiative to assess how universities contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), evaluating performance across four key areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching. Among the 17 UN SDGs, BatStateU stood out in four key areas, earning placements within the Top 101–200 universities globally, with one SDG breaking into the Top 100. Leading the charge is SDG 5: Gender Equality, where the University ranked 68th out of 1,559 institutions, its highest SDG ranking to date. This achievement was driven by a substantial rise in the percentage of senior female academic leaders—from 34.6 to 72.5—as well as enhanced measures for student access and increased representation of first-generation female students. Equally noteworthy is the University’s performance in SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, where it earned high scores in water usage and care, boosting its overall score to 72.3, a significant leap from 63.3 in 2024. For SDG 14: Life Below Water, BatStateU maintained its strong global standing through consistent efforts in aquatic ecosystem preservation and improved marine-sensitive waste management. Lastly, under SDG 15: Life on Land, the University maintained its upward momentum, achieving a commendable score of 71.0 through expanded environmental education programs and advances in biodiversity research. In addition, the University has also outperformed the global average scores in 9 out of 17 SDGs, including Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), which is a mandatory goal for the said ranking. Batangas State University, designated as the Philippines’ National Engineering University through Republic Act No. 11694, is widely recognized for its excellence in engineering education. A Level-IV state university, it has produced over 180 engineering board topnotchers, solidifying its reputation as the country’s largest engineering university. Notably, BatStateU is also a pioneer in quality assurance for engineering education. It is the first state university in the Philippines to have engineering programs accredited by the Philippine Technological Council through its Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET). Moreover, it remains the first—and to date, the only—state university in the country with engineering and computing programs accredited by the US-based Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), through both its Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC). With a QS Stars Rating of three stars, BatStateU has also earned global recognition for its commitment to sustainability, ranking as the 304th Most Sustainable University in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Furthermore, it was also recognized as the 128th most innovative university globally in the prestigious World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2024. At the forefront of these efforts is the University’s Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), which serves as the central hub for advancing BatStateU’s sustainability agenda. Recognizing the urgent need for action in support of national and global sustainability goals, the CSD integrates sustainability across the University’s core functions—instruction, research, innovation, extension, and administrative services. Through active collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and partner communities, the Center fosters a shared responsibility for building a sustainable future. As such, it is envisioned to evolve into a leading platform for transformative action and thought leadership in sustainable development, both locally and globally. For the full rankings and methodology of THE Impact Rankings, detailed information can be accessed at the THE Website. #THEGlobalImpact#THEUniRankings#LeadingInnovations#TransformingLives#BuildingtheNation
BatStateU The NEU rolls out OBEE Batch 2, expands training to all SUCs in Luzon
From June 2 to 5, 2025, Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), delivered Batch 2 (Luzon Leg) of the Outcome-Based Engineering Education (OBEE) National Training Series for Engineering Deans and Program Chairs. Held at Kingsford Hotel, Parañaque City, the four-day program brought together over 80 representatives from 38 State and Local Universities and Colleges (SUCs and LUCs) across Luzon offering engineering programs and reinforced efforts to raise the quality of engineering education in the Philippines. The OBEE National Training Series forms part of Component Two of the National Engineering Education Development (NEED) Program, which BatStateU implements through the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE). The program strengthens institutional capacity and academic leadership to adopt outcome-based education systems aligned with international accreditation and quality assurance standards. “This training strengthens the commitment of SUCs to elevate the future of engineering education in the Philippines. We encourage our institutions to pursue international recognition through the Washington Accord and uphold student-centered learning as the foundation of globally competitive programs,” shared BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, ASEAN Eng., as he emphasized the importance of unified institutional leadership. This Batch 2 (Luzon Leg) followed the inaugural OBEE Batch 1 which gathered selected engineering public higher education institutions (HEIs) from all regions of the Philippines. The recently concluded OBEE Batch 2 extended the reach of the series to the remaining engineering SUCs in Luzon with an addition of engineering LUCs from NCR. Remaining batches will bring the training to HEIs in Visayas and Mindanao. This OBEE National Training Series featured resource experts from the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education and the College of Engineering at BatStateU The NEU, the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Centre for Engineering Education (UTM CEE), and the Philippine Technological Council (PTC). Sessions covered OBEE frameworks—including curriculum mapping, course outcomes, and constructive alignment—as well as the Certification and Accreditation System for Engineering Education (CASEE), aligned with the Washington Accord. These topics addressed the needs of engineering educators and program managers. Through this expanded rollout, Batangas State University affirms its role in shaping world-class engineering programs and driving the national transformation of engineering education.
BatStateUCAT Results for AY 2024-2025 are OUT!
📢 BatStateUCAT Results for AY 2024-2025 are OUT! 🎉 Attention incoming first-year students!The long-awaited BatStateU College Admission Test (BatStaeUCAT) results for the academic year 2024-2025 are now available. To access your admission results, simply visit your portal at https://dione.batstate-u.edu.ph/batstateucat/portal/#/. Make sure you have your application number and PIN ready.To view and print the result click the Admission Results icon. 📋 Please remember to maintain the confidentiality of your application number and refrain from sharing it with anyone. Safeguarding your personal information is of utmost importance. For any inquiries or further assistance, you can reach us through:📧 Email: tao@g.batstate-u.edu.ph📞 Telephone: (043) 980-0385 local 1148 Congratulations, successful applicants! Your journey to greatness starts here as we lead innovations, transform lives, and build our nation together. 🌟 #LeadingInnovations#TransformingLives#BuildingtheNation
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