For 5 consecutive years, flagship school Mapúa University has been recognized as an institution for people and the planet by THE Impact Rankings, a global performance table that evaluates universities based on their alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Securing its spot in the 801-1000 bracket, Mapúa ranked for all 17 SDGs and specifically excelled in 4 goals, namely SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation (62.5-71.7), SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production (57.7-65.4), SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy (55.5-59.5), and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals (52.9-59.7).
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna also achieved the milestone of being a newly ranked school in the THE Impact Rankings this year. Debuting with a 1501+ ranking out of the 2,152 institutions evaluated, Mapúa MCL acquired the best scores in SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being (Rank 1001+), SDG 5 – Gender Equality (Rank 1001+), SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation (Rank 801+), and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals (Rank 1501+).
After its first venture, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao gained inclusion in the THE Impact Rankings as well, earning Rank 1001+ in SDG 5 – Gender Equality and SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, while placing 1501 in SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
Truly a premier innovative institution, the Mapúa group also secured top rankings in the recently announced WURI 2024. WURI aims to spotlight higher education institutions that excel in contributing to industry and society, with emphasis on innovative education, research, and engagement to society, using 13 categories for comprehensive measurement.
Mapúa University garnered spots in Category A3 Industrial Applications for USHER Technologies, ranking 39th, and Category A6 Social Responsibility for its Dunong Lingkod Program, ranking 95th. Out of more than the 1,000 schools assessed, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna also ranked 84th in Leadership and 91st in Student and Support Engagement. Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao’s global competitiveness shone as well with its inclusion in Student Support and Engagement (Rank 82), Symbol (Rank 54), and Culture/Values (Rank 82).
“Mapúa school’s innovative and collective commitment to building a sustainable future for all is a testament to its mission to leave a positive impact on the world. By proactively addressing the realities of global issues, Mapúa empowers its learners to tap and strengthen their critical thinking skills, equipping them with the kind of knowledge that inspires them to be part of the sustainability movement. This active engagement, for Mapúa, is the ultimate measure of success as an educational institution”. Mapúa schools President and CEO Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo stated.
By fostering a sustainable environment across its communities, the Mapúa schools aim to make an impact by leading the youth to advocate for excellence not only in academics but in solving real-world issues. And as its centennial milestone is closely approaching, Mapúa University aspires to continue its legacy as a global leader outside the bounds of higher education for the next 100 years and beyond.