Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) has marked a major milestone in its rise as a leading institution by earning an overall 3-Star rating in its first participation in the internationally recognized QS Stars Rating System. The framework evaluates universities across key areas including learning experience, employability, sustainability, and governance, providing a comprehensive and evidence-based assessment of institutional strengths.

This 3-Star rating underscores Mapúa MCM’s rapid ascent as a center of world-class, outcomes-based education in Mindanao. The recognition reflects the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, student employability, and the integration of sustainability and innovation across its operations—an impressive achievement in less than ten years.

Mapúa MCM also earned notable individual ratings across several categories, highlighting its well-rounded institutional performance:

• • Facilities – ★★★★★ (5 Stars)
  • Employability – ★★★★★ (5 Stars)
  • Good Governance – ★★★★☆ (4 Stars)
  • Teaching – ★★★☆☆ (3 Stars)
  • Academic Development – ★★★☆☆ (3 Stars)
  • Social Impact – ★★☆☆☆ (2 Stars)
  • Programme Strength (Multimedia Arts) – ★★☆☆☆ (2 Stars)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – ★★☆☆☆ (2 Stars)

Achieving this milestone in under a decade underscores Mapúa MCM’s continued commitment to international standards, continuous improvement, and the delivery of world-class, outcomes-based education. The recognition also affirms the institution’s strategic focus on enhancing academic quality, student employability, research, and sustainability across its operations.

This achievement further highlights Mapúa MCM’s dedication to providing a world-class learning environment supported by modern facilities, industry-aligned programs, and an institutional culture that emphasizes sustainability and student success—aligning with its vision of becoming a globally recognized center of innovation and learning.