BatStateU The NEU climbs in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, breaks into 401-600 band globally

Strengthening its commitment to advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), has made a significant leap in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟲𝟬𝟭–𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝟬𝟭–𝟲𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟮,𝟯𝟭𝟴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 worldwide, as announced on June 18.

Among 113 Philippine (PH) higher education institutions making the list, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗘𝗨 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆—further affirming its leadership in driving SDG-aligned initiatives and championing inclusive, sustainable development.

Among the 17 UN SDGs, BatStateU stood out in four key areas, earning placements 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟭–𝟮𝟬𝟬 universities globally, with one SDG breaking into the Top 100. Leading the charge is 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟱: 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, where the University 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝟲𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟭,𝟱𝟱𝟵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, its highest SDG ranking to date. This achievement was driven by a substantial rise in the percentage of senior female academic leaders—from 34.6 to 72.5—as well as enhanced measures for student access and increased representation of first-generation female students. Equally noteworthy is the University’s performance in 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟲: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, where it earned high scores in water usage and care, boosting its overall score to 72.3, a significant leap from 63.3 in 2024. For 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟭𝟰: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, BatStateU maintained its strong global standing through consistent efforts in aquatic ecosystem preservation and improved marine-sensitive waste management. Lastly, under 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟭𝟱: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱, the University maintained its upward momentum, achieving a commendable score of 71.0 through expanded environmental education programs and advances in biodiversity research.

“BatStateU is honored to be recognized once again by Times Higher Education,” said Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, University President. “This achievement reflects the steadfast efforts of our academic community—faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners—who bring our mission to life every single day. As we continue to elevate our global standing, we remain grounded in our purpose: to engineer meaningful change through inclusive, sustainable, and forward-thinking innovation. My deepest thanks to everyone who walks this journey with us as we strive to build a more resilient and sustainable world,” he added.

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