CSU RANKS 260TH GLOBALLY IN HE HIGHER EDUCATION RANKING 2026

Cagayan State University (CSU) has been recognized in the 2026 HE Higher Education Ranking, placing 260th out of 507 universities worldwide, 12th in the Philippines, and 3rd in the region.

The recognition was formalized through a Certificate of Ranking issued on March 14, 2026, signed by Dr. Mustafa Kayyaly, Director of Higher Education Ranking.

CSU garnered an overall score of 6,020 points, reflecting its performance across key areas such as instruction, research, governance, student development, internationalization, sustainability, and social contribution.

The HE Higher Education Ranking is an academically grounded, improvement-oriented assessment that evaluates universities as dynamic institutions, providing a comprehensive analysis of performance across teaching, research, governance, and future readiness.