The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) once again earned global recognition after securing a place among the worldβs most innovative higher education institutions in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026.
UNP ranked 162nd overall in the WURI 2026 Global Top 500 Innovative Universities and further distinguished itself with Top 100 placements in thirteen innovation categories, including four Global Top 10 rankings.
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UNP earned Global Top 10 placements in the following WURI 2026 innovation categories:
Rank 3 β Infrastructure/Technology
Rank 5 β Ethics and Integrity
Rank 5 β Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk
Rank 9 β Social Impact through Knowledge Transfer
These rankings highlight UNPβs performance in areas related to technology integration, ethical governance, institutional resilience, and community-oriented knowledge transfer.
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The University also earned Top 100 placements in the following WURI 2026 categories:
Rank 30 β Crisis Management
Rank 32 β University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects
Rank 35 β Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved
Rank 38 β SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges
Rank 40 β Student Mobility and Openness
Rank 41 β University Brand and Reputation
Rank 42 β Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness
Rank 63 β Student Support and Engagement
Rank 66 β Digital & AI Transformation in Strategy and Management
WURI recognizes higher education institutions for innovative practices that respond to real societal needs and promote institutional creativity, social contribution, and future-readiness. UNPβs recognition across these categories shows how the University has worked to embed these ideals in its academic programs, institutional services, governance, and community engagement.
Under the leadership of University President Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, these efforts have been advanced through initiatives in innovation, internationalization, research, public service, and values-driven governance, contributing to UNPβs sustained presence in global innovation rankings.
The achievement reflects the collective work of the UNP community, including its faculty members, administrative personnel, students, alumni, and local and international partners.
As the University moves forward, it remains committed to globally responsive innovation anchored on institutional integrity, community-centered education, and service to the people of Ilocos Sur and beyond.
