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Quality Assurance • Global Rankings • National Recognition

Excellence,
Recognized.

Liceo de Cagayan University has earned recognitions from national and global awarding bodies, reflecting its continuing commitment to quality assurance, institutional excellence, innovation, sustainability, and total human formation.

Recognition year

2026

27th

WURI category rank

7

SDGs represented

CHED Autonomous Status • Valid through September 15, 2027

Institutional proof points

Recognition Across Three Dimensions

The University’s distinctions reflect innovation, measurable global impact, and sustained institutional quality.

01

Innovation Recognition

Recognized in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) for student support, engagement, and responses to global challenges.

02

Global Impact

Included in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings across several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

03

National Recognition

Granted Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education under CHED Memorandum Order No. 2, series of 2025.

Global rankings and recognitions

2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)

The following rankings recognize the University’s performance in innovation, student engagement, sustainability, and institutional impact.

Global • 2026

Student Support and Engagement (A1)

27th

Category rank

SDG & ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges (A8)

64th

Category rank

Sustainable global impact

2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings

LDCU’s institutional impact is represented across seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 3 401–600th

Good Health and Well-Being

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 4 1001+

Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 6 101–600th

Clean Water and Sanitation

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 10 801+

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 13 401–600th

Climate Action

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 16 601–800th

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 17 1001–1500th

Partnerships for the Goals

Sustainable Development Goal

Institutional maturity and performance

National Recognition

National recognition reflects the University’s institutional maturity, responsible governance, and sustained academic performance.

Commission on Higher Education

Autonomous Status

Granted by the Commission on Higher Education under CHED Memorandum Order No. 2, series of 2025.

Validity

September 16, 2024
to September 15, 2027

Awarding Body

Commission on Higher Education

Award / Citation

Autonomous Status

Source and Validity

CHED Memorandum Order No. 2, series of 2025, valid from September 16, 2024 to September 15, 2027

Quality without borders

Excellence Recognized Nationally and Globally

These recognitions affirm Liceo de Cagayan University’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, institutional quality, responsible leadership, and the continuing development of globally competitive and socially responsible graduates.