Cagayan State University ranks among the Top 500 Innovative Universities in the World!

From its previous rank of 221st, CSU makes a significant leap to 174th place in the World University Rankings for Innovation 2026.

CSU likewise earned recognition in 17 categories, with several rankings placing within the global Top 100:

• Rank 7 – Student Support and Engagement (A1)

• Rank 43 – Student Mobility and Openness (A2)

• Rank 23 – Entrepreneurial Culture and System (A4)

• Rank 46 – Crisis Management (A5)

• Rank 59 – Ethics and Integrity (A6)

• Rank 81 – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk (A7)

• Rank 70 – SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges (A8)

• Rank 49 – Visionary Leadership (B1)

• Rank 91 – Empowerment-Based Management (B2)

• Rank 11 – Culture and Values (B4)

• Rank 44 – Funding for Sustainability (B5)

• Rank 67 – Cost-Effectiveness Management (B7)

• Rank 51 – University Brand and Reputation (B8)

• Rank 66 – Representative Research Project (C1)

• Rank 25 – Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness (C3)

• Rank 18 – Social Impact through Knowledge Transfer (C5)

• Rank 99 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved (C6)

Congratulations to the entire CSU community!