Manila Central University moved up to 8th among private universities in the Philippines and 47th in ASEAN in the AppliedEdu Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2027.
MCU climbed from 9th nationally and 50th regionally in the previous edition, advancing one place in the Philippines and three places in ASEAN. The University also retained its 7th-place standing in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The AppliedEdu ASEAN Private University Rankings assess universities based on key indicators such as teaching quality, employability, research, community engagement, and international outlook—areas where MCU continues to make consistent progress.
The results recognize the collective efforts of MCU’s faculty, staff, students, and alumni. As it celebrates this achievement, the University continues its work to provide quality education and prepare Centralinos for their future professions.
