Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) continues to strengthen its position on the global stage after earning significant recognition in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).
This year, Mapúa MCM climbed to Rank 238 in the Global Top 500, marking a remarkable 57-place jump from its 2025 placement and registering a 26.15% improvement in global standing. With this achievement, the institution remains the top-performing higher education institution in Davao Region (Region XI) in the WURI rankings.
WURI recognizes higher education institutions that create meaningful real-world impact through innovative education, research, leadership, sustainability initiatives, and community engagement. Unlike traditional rankings that primarily focus on academic reputation and research output, WURI highlights universities that champion transformative and future-ready approaches to higher education.
For WURI 2026, Mapúa MCM earned placements across nine categories, including eight newly ranked entries, reflecting the institution’s expanding footprint in innovation, sustainability, artificial intelligence, research, and global engagement.
Mapúa MCM WURI 2026 Category Rankings:
- Rank 7 in A2 – Student Mobility and Openness (new)
Champion: Leopoldo D. Aquino, Jr. - Rank 24 in B1 – Visionary Leadership
Champion: Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado, Jr., Dr. Melwin G. Mende - Rank 42 in C1 – Representative Research Project (new) Champion: Dr. Gernelyn T. Logrosa
- Rank 45 in B3 – Digital & AI Transformation (new) Champion: Dr. Rhodessa J. Cascaro
- Rank 49 in C2 – Interdisciplinary Research (new)
Champion: Dr. Gernelyn T. Logrosa - Rank 58 in C3 – Curricular Innovation (new)
Champion: Dr. Rhodessa J. Cascaro - Rank 62 in B7 – Cost-Effectiveness Management (new) Champion: Marycon C. Delos Reyes
- Rank 77 in C4 – AI-Based Teaching & Learning (new) Champion: Dr. Rhodessa J. Cascaro
- Rank 91 in A8 – SDG & ESG-Based Responses (new)
Champion: Marycon C. Delos Reyes
These achievements reinforce Mapúa MCM’s continued commitment to innovation-driven education, sustainability, digital transformation, and globally relevant learning experiences. The institution’s strong performance across multiple WURI categories reflects its growing impact in shaping future-ready graduates while addressing real-world challenges through research, technology, and community-centered initiatives.
As Mapúa MCM advances toward the future, its improved WURI standing further reinforces the institution’s role as a leading force in transformative education in Mindanao, the Philippines, and the global academic community.
