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Top four universities in the Philippines
The Big Four refers to the top four universities in the Philippines : the University of the Philippines System (UP ), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), 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] University Athletic Association of the Philippines , have long-established school rivalries , and are perennial champions in the league.
Many influential figures in the Philippines, such as politicians, artists, engineers, and journalists, have studied at these universities.[4] [5] [6]
Overview
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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] Commission on Higher Education .[10]
Three out of the four universities are private research universities affiliated with the Catholic Church , with UST also having the distinction of being pontifical . One university, UP, is a nonsectarian public university .
List
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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] Ermita, Manila Los Baños, Laguna Baguio City, Benguet Miagao and Iloilo City, Iloilo Davao City, Davao Del Sur Cebu City, Cebu Los Baños, Laguna
1908
404
87 1201–1501
University of Santo Tomas
Private , Catholic (Dominican )
Sampaloc , Manila
1611
801–850
175
1501+
Joint events
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In 2024, the Ateneo Glee Club , the DLSU Chorale, the UP Singing Ambassadors , and the UST Singers performed together at the Saliw Lasalyano choral festival at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium of DLSU Manila. The four chorale groups performed compositions that included classic Original Pilipino Music and gospel songs.[14]
See also
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Battle of Katipunan , rivalry between Ateneo and UP
Ateneo–La Salle rivalry
La Salle–UST rivalry
UP–UST rivalry
Oxbridge , referring to the United Kingdom's oldest universities, Oxford and Cambridge
Golden triangle , informal grouping of universities in London and southeast England
Ivy League , formal grouping of elite older private universities in the United States
Big Three , informal term grouping Harvard , Yale , and Princeton
TU9 , alliance of nine leading Technical universities in Germany
Group of Eight , a group of Australia's top research universities
National Institutes of Technology , 31 leading public engineering universities in India
SKY , informal term grouping the three most prestigious universities in South Korea
Imperial Universities , grouping of elite older universities in Japan
Double First-Class Construction , funding schemes for universities in China
Notes
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^ The university has satellite campuses in Makati and Pasig .
^ The university has satellite campuses located in Makati, Taguig, Laguna , and Batangas.
^ UP Diliman has a satellite campus in Taguig and operates extension programs in Pampanga .
References
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^ Antonio, Rafael L. (2015-06-29). "Big 4 admission tests to continue" . INQUIRER.net . Retrieved 2023-05-15 .
^ Moya, Jove. "Famous Graduates of the Top Universities in The Philippines: Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, and More" . Tatler Asia . Retrieved 2023-05-16 .
^ Chi, Cristina. "Employer preference for grads of 'Big 4' schools outdated — career educator" . Philstar.com . Retrieved 2023-05-15 .
^ Corrales, Nestor (2014-04-09). "Jobstreet: More employers prefer graduates from top universities" . INQUIRER.net . Retrieved 2023-05-15 .
^ "UP Diliman leads top-performing schools for June 2022 Architect Licensure Exam" . Manila Bulletin . Retrieved 2023-05-16 .
^ "UST grad tops May 2022 CPA board exam" . ABS-CBN News . Retrieved May 16, 2023 .
^ Sarao, Zacarian (2022-05-24). "585 of 1,032 pass the ChemEng board exam, says PRC" . INQUIRER.net . Retrieved 2023-05-16 .
^ "Best schools in PH based on CHED COEs and CODs | Edukasyon.ph" . www.edukasyon.ph . Retrieved 2023-05-15 .
^ "QS World University Rankings 2024: Top global universities" . Top Universities . 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-10-02 .
^ "QS Asia University Rankings 2023" . Top Universities . 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-05-15 .
^ "World University Rankings" . Times Higher Education . Retrieved 2023-10-02 .
^ "UST Singers share stage with other 'Big 4' ensembles in chorale festival" . The Varsitarian . March 18, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-22 .
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