MCU Accreditation & Certifications
CERTIFIED - ISO 9001:2015
QAS International Ltd is an established certification body operating within the UK and selected international markets since 1994. QAS International Ltd. focuses on internationally recognised ISO standards.
QS Stars Rating
The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars rating system is a globally respected methodology that assesses universities across key performance areas. MCU's 4-Star rating reflects its exceptional performance in crucial domains such as teaching, employability, internationalization, and facilities.
World University Rankings for Innovation
The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) evaluates higher education institutions based on their real contributions to industry and society. Using 13 categories, it measures innovative education, research, and societal engagement. WURI highlights institutions excelling in these areas, aiming to inspire advancements in academia and society.
The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) is a private accrediting agency which gives formal recognition to an educational institution by attesting that its academic program maintains excellent standards in its educational operations, in the context of its aims and objectives.
The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) is a private, voluntary, non-profit, and non-stock corporation that was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 1957. PAASCU is a service organization that accredits, or quality assures academic programs of its member schools and does institutional accreditation.
The MCU College of Optometry has been recognized as a Center of Excellence (COE) by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Center of Excellence are higher education institutions (HEIs) both public and private which have demonstrated the highest degree or level of standards along the areas of instruction, research, and extension of their particular fields or courses.
AppliedHE Ranking
The AppliedHE Public & Private University Ranking: ASEAN is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at evaluating both Public and Private Universities across the ASEAN region based on their performance across various key metrics. Manila Central University is ranked 19th in ASEAN and 3rd in the Philippines.
AUN-QA Associate Membership
The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) is a network dedicated to promoting quality assurance in higher education institutions across ASEAN countries.
UI GreenMetric World University
The UI GreenMetric World University Ranking is a ranking on green campus and environmental sustainability initiated by Universitas Indonesia in 2010. Through 39 indicators in 6 criteria, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings prudently determined the rankings by universities’ environmental commitment and initiatives. We are ranked as the 2nd Greenest campus in the Philippines.
