Manila Central University (MCU) retained its position as the 2nd-ranked Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the National Capital Region in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026, following Ateneo de Manila University.
Alongside its strong standing in the NCR, MCU improved its position among Philippine institutions, moving from 38th place in 2025 to 30th in 2026.
The University also recorded a significant improvement in its global standing, climbing 136 places from Rank 811 in 2025 to Rank 675 in 2026.
The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings evaluate universities based on sustainability indicators covering areas such as campus setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transportation, and education and research.
MCU’s continued presence among the leading institutions in the NCR, together with its improved national and global rankings, reflects the University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen sustainability practices across the campus.
As MCU continues to build on this progress, the University remains committed to advancing initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and contribute to a more sustainable campus and community.
