Manila Central University (MCU) proudly joins the ranks of the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025, placing 352nd globally out of 1,253 colleges and universities from 87 countries — and ranking 13th among private universities in Metro Manila.
This marks a significant milestone as MCU enters the WURI Global Top 400 Innovative Universities, showcasing the university’s commitment to forward-thinking initiatives and impactful programs.
From a pool of 4,866 submitted programs, MCU also ranked in three key categories Crisis Management
Empowerment-Based Management
- Global Rank: 78
- Philippine Private HEIs Rank: 23
- NCR HEIs Rank: 2
- Rank 1 in CAMANAVA
Crisis Management
- Global Rank: 42
- Philippine Private HEIs Rank: 16
- NCR HEIs Rank: 2
- Rank 2 in CAMANAVA
Student Support and Engagement
- Global Rank: 26
- Philippine Private HEIs Rank: 17
- NCR HEIs Rank: 4
- Rank 1 in CAMANAVA
These achievements highlight MCU’s impactful work in student support, crisis leadership, and empowering institutional management—positioning the university as a key player in transformative education in the Philippines and beyond.
MCU extends its gratitude to its faculty, staff, students, and partners for continuing to drive meaningful change through real-world innovation.
