August 18, 2025 – The University of San Agustin (USA) has achieved a significant milestone in the AD Scientific Index 2025, securing its place as the 11th top private university among 120 institutions in the Philippines, ranking 2,719th out of 11,800 private universities in Asia and ranking 7,873 out of 24,493 institutions worldwide. This recognition underscores USA’s commitment to research excellence and academic leadership.
The rankings highlight the university’s robust research culture, with 4 scientists in the global Top 30% and 10 researchers in the Top 50%, reflecting its dedication to impactful scholarship. Building on its legacy since 1904, USA continues to merge tradition with innovation, fostering contributions to both regional and global academic communities.
This milestone energizes our ongoing mission to create meaningful change through education and innovation. The recognition from AD Scientific Index 2025 strengthens our resolve to:
- Advance quality education through cutting-edge research and inclusive learning opportunities
- Foster innovation by deepening industry collaborations and modernizing our research ecosystem
This achievement is not just recognition – this momentum is using this milestone to accelerate the work done by the Augustinians in developing future-ready graduates and solutions can help in the institution’s goal to address real-world challenges.
This ranking is an inspiration to further integrate sustainability and innovation into USA’s academic mission, poised to amplify the contributions to education and societal progress through these global frameworks.
The AD Scientific Index evaluates institutions using real-time metrics, including H-index, i10 index, and citations. Explore the full rankings here.
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