Big Four (universities) is located in Metro Manila
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Map of the Big Four universities in Metro Manila

The Big Four refers to the top four universities in the Philippines: The University of the Philippines System (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ATENEO), De La Salle University (DLSU), and the University of Santo Tomas (UST), all located in Metro Manila — although UP is scattered across eight constituent universities, located in different parts of the Philippines.

The four universities are regarded as the most prestigious in the country, with admission being highly selective.[1][2][3] Additionally, the four universities are the largest members of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and are perennial champions in the league.

Many influential figures, such as politicians, artists, engineers, and journalists, have studied at these universities.[4] Graduates of the Big Four are seen as more employable, with many companies preferring or prioritizing graduates from the four universities.[5][6]

Overview

The Big Four universities are seen as the most prestigious in the country. All four universities rank in the QS World University Rankings and the QS Asia University Rankings, as well as Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Nationally, all four schools rank at the top of national lists, and its graduates frequently top board exams in the country.[7][8][9] The four universities also have the greatest number of Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development awarded by the Commission on Higher Education.[10]

Three out of the four universities are private research universities affiliated with the Catholic Church, with UST even being Pontifical. One university, UP, is a nonsectarian public university.

List

Institution Type Locations Founded Rankings Colors
QS World 2024[11] QS Asia 2023[12] THE World 2024[13]
Ateneo de Manila University Private, Catholic (Jesuit) Loyola Heights, Quezon City[note 1] 1859 563 134 1001-1200
De La Salle University Private, Catholic (Lasallian) Malate, Manila[note 2] 1911 681-690 171 1501+
University of the Philippines System Public, National

UP Diliman: Diliman, Quezon City [note 3]
UP Manila: Ermita, Manila
UP Los Baños: Los Baños, Laguna
UP Baguio: Baguio City, Benguet
UP Visayas: Miagao and Iloilo City, Iloilo
UP Mindanao: Davao City, Davao Del Sur
UP Cebu: Cebu City, Cebu
UP Open University: Los Baños, Laguna

 1908 404 87 1201-1501
University of Santo Tomas Private, Catholic (Dominican) Sampaloc, Manila 1611 801-850 175 1501+

Notes

  1. ↑ The university has satellite campuses in Makati and Pasig.
  2. ↑ The university has a satellite campuses located in Makati, Taguig, Laguna, and Batangas.
  3. ↑ UP Diliman has a satellite campus in Taguig and operates extension programs in Pampanga.

References

  1. ↑ Baclig, Cristina Eloisa (2021-06-10). "PH's 'Big 4' in world university ranking: 2 fall, 2 stay in place". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  2. ↑ "What do you think of La Salle?". The LaSallian. 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  3. ↑ Antonio, Rafael L. (2015-06-29). "Big 4 admission tests to continue". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  4. ↑ Moya, Jove. "Famous Graduates of the Top Universities in The Philippines: Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, and More". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  5. ↑ Chi, Cristina. "Employer preference for grads of 'Big 4' schools outdated — career educator". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  6. ↑ Corrales, Nestor (2014-04-09). "Jobstreet: More employers prefer graduates from top universities". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  7. ↑ "UP Diliman leads top-performing schools for June 2022 Architect Licensure Exam". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  8. ↑ "UST grad tops May 2022 CPA board exam". ABS-CBN News. June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Sarao, Zacarian (2022-05-24). "585 of 1,032 pass the ChemEng board exam, says PRC". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  10. ↑ "Best schools in PH based on CHED COEs and CODs | Edukasyon.ph". www.edukasyon.ph. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  11. ↑ "QS World University Rankings 2024: Top global universities". Top Universities. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  12. ↑ "QS Asia University Rankings 2023". Top Universities. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  13. ↑ "World University Rankings". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
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