𝗨𝗦𝗠 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Now on its third consecutive year in the rankings, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) improved its standing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings, advancing from the 1501+ bracket in 2025 to the 1001–1500 bracket this year. The university secured its place among 1,603 higher education institutions worldwide evaluated for overall sustainability impact. This improvement stems from the university’s sustained commitment to initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), its continued support for communities and stakeholders, and its efforts to ensure that teaching, research, extension, and governance contribute meaningfully to sustainable development. In addition to its overall ranking, the university secured placements in 12 SDGs under the 2026 THE Impact Ratings, as detailed below: SDG 1 No Poverty (601–800) Out of 931 institutions globally SDG 2 Zero Hunger (401–600) Out of 731 institutions globally SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing (801–1000) Out of 1254 institutions globally SDG 4 Quality Education (601–800) Out of 1335 institutions globally SDG 5 Gender Equality (301–400) Out of 1095 institutions globally SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth (601–800) Out of 1003 institutions globally SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (601–800) Out of 826 institutions globally SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities (801+) Out of 932 institutions globally SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities (601–800) Out of 865 institutions globally SDG 15 Life on Land (301–400) Out of 658 institutions globally SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (601–800) Out of 914 institutions globally SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals (1001–1500) Out of 1610 institutions globally The Times Higher Education Impact Ratings are the only global performance metrics that evaluate universities based on their contributions to the United Nations SDGs. Prof. Bryan Lloyd P. Bretaña, the Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), spearheads the international rankings initiative of USM. He also is the President of the Council of International Relations Officers (CIRO) Region XII. Joining USM from Region XII are Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), Holy Child Central Colleges, (HCCC) Inc., Holy Trinity College of General Santos City, Mindanao State University – General Santos (MSU-GSC), North Valley College Foundation, Inc. (NVCFI), Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU), Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST), Green Valley College Foundation, Inc., Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, (RMMC) Inc., and RMMC– Marbel, Inc. Notably, USM was the only institution from the region included in the rankings in 2024. Through sustained efforts, strong institutional support, and the guidance of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region XII, the number of ranked institutions from the region has grown to twelve this year. The four core pillars of evaluation that THE Impact Ratings uses were research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.

June 25, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at June 25, 2026

USM Improves Global Standing in Times Higher Education Impact Ratings

Now on its third consecutive year in the rankings, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) improved its standing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact […]

May 7, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at May 7, 2026

USM Ranked Among World’s Most Innovative Universities in WURI 2026

Adding to its growing list of achievements, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) secured the 480th spot for the first time in the World University Rankings […]

March 20, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at March 20, 2026

USM Remains Rank 1 in Region XII in EduRank Rankings; Rank 30 in the Philippines

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) moved up in the latest rankings released by EduRank, an independent body that evaluates 14,131 universities from 183 countries. USM […]

January 19, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at January 19, 2026

USM Holds Top Spot in Region XII, Moves Up in World Ranking – Webometrics

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) continues to hold its place as the Number 1 university in the region, based on the latest Webometrics rankings. USM also […]

December 10, 2025

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at December 10, 2025

USM Receives ASEAN ICONS Award for the Third Time

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) received the ASEAN Internationalization Champions of Nation-Building and Sustainability (ICONS) Award on December 10, 2025, from the Commission on Higher […]

November 6, 2025

Published by Carl Waron Baldesimo at November 6, 2025

USM Among Top Asian Universities in QS Rankings 2026; The Only University from Region XII

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) proudly secured its place in the QS World University Rankings 2026, landing 242nd in Southeast Asia and within the 1501+ bracket in Asia. Standing […]

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