Among 749 Universities across 92 countries, the University claimed its place in the inaugural Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025 as the top Philippine higher education institution.
UST tallied a 39.8-42.5 score and secured its place in the 251-300 bracket. Moreover, it scored 54.7 in input, 66.7 in process, and 29.7 in the output metrics.
THE Interdisciplinary Science Ranking based their assessment in 11 metrics grouped under three pillars: inputs (19%), process (16%) and outputs (65%).
Under the inputs metric, schools’ interdisciplinary science research funding (8%) and industry funding (11%) are measured. The measure of success (4%), physical facilities (4%), administrative support (4%), and promotion success (4%) make up the process criterion.
The outputs pillar evaluated the quantity of interdisciplinary science research publications (10%), its proportion among all publications (5%), utility outside the discipline (5%), publication quality (20%), and reputation (20%).
Within the University are research centers that allow interdisciplinary collaborations across the research interest groups, especially those targeting concerns laid down in agenda such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
The full results of the 2025 rankings can be viewed here: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/interdisciplinary-science-rankings