THE COMMISSION on Higher Education has recognized the Tarlac State University for its inclusion in the recent Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

TSU was in the list of the world’s 1,046 higher education institutions and 15 Philippine HEIs to qualify in THE Impact Rankings last April.

“In the application process in 2021, during the presidency of Dr. Myrna Q. Mallari, the university identified four Sustainable Development Goals as its strengths with the mandatory SDG 17 or Partnerships for the Goals,” the university said.

“Of the five SDGs, the university ranked highest in SDG 11 with 38.9-53.3 points. This allowed TSU to be part of the 401-600 rank out of the 783 institutions in the category. This is one of the many internationalization efforts entered into by TSU to advance quality higher education and boost international presence,” it added.

TSU President Dr. Arnold Velasco received the award during the 1st ASEAN ICONS Awards Night held last August 26.

Other HEIs were recognized based on their internationalization accomplishments on Quacquarelli Symonds and World’s Universities with Real Impact, among others.

Organized by CHED International Affairs Service, the ASEAN ICON Awards is an avenue to recognize HEIs that championed the global reputation of Philippine Higher Education through commendable performance in recognized international rankings and ratings.