THE POLYTECHNIC University of the Philippines got a 3-star rating from the QS Star World University Rankings, proof that its quality of education is comparable with other top universities.

PUP earned five stars for employability, five stars for online learning, four stars for academic development, for stars for inclusiveness, and four stars for teaching.

It secured three stars rating in a specialist criteria for its BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program.

A three-star university is nationally recognized and may have begun to earn global acknowledgment. Also, its graduates are more appealing to employers.

The QS Stars rating system is operated by the QS Intelligence Unit, the independent compiler of the QS World University Rankings since 2004. The system evaluates universities across a wide range of important performance indicators as set against pre-established international standards.

Ratings are valid for at least two years and may be renewed by the higher education institution by undergoing a re-evaluation.