THE CENTRO Escolar University landed in the list of the most innovative universities in the world.

The World University Rankings for Innovation for 2024 had CEU on the 271st spot in the list of Top 300 Innovative Universities.

CEU also secured spots in the top 100 in three categories: 23rd in Industrial Application, 27th spot in Support for Global Resilience, and 36th place in Leadership.

A high-ranking school official thanked the CEU community and expressed gratitude to the Lord for His guidance.

“This ranking is a result of the collective effort of everyone in the CEU community. Each of us contributes in our unique and special way. Each one of us should feel the pride and the pleasure at having contributed to this achievement,” University President Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina said. “To each one, Thank you! and Congratulations!”

The participation in the WURI rankings was led by Senior Vice President for Academic Affair Dr. Teresa R. Perez, Vice President, Research, Innovation and Institutional Development Dr. Erna V. Yabut, and University Registrar. Dr. Rhoda Aguilar.

WURI was introduced by the Organizing Committee of the Hanseatic League of Universities. Its objective is to move away from conventional rankings that primarily emphasize quantitative metrics associated with research and academic systems.

Instead, WURI focuses on recognizing innovative programs that make genuine difference in society.