13/05/2026
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On May 12, 2026, The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) proudly celebrates its recognition in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), ranking 356th among the Top 500 public and private higher education institutions worldwide.
Among Philippine higher education institutions, MAAP ranked 100th. In Central Luzon (Region III), MAAP placed 15th and stands as the only maritime school from the region included in the prestigious Top 500 list. MAAP also ranked 9th among maritime schools in the Philippines.
This global recognition highlights MAAPโs commitment to innovation, excellence, digital transformation, sustainability, and future-ready maritime education. The Academy was recognized in 5 WURI categories:
โ A2. Student Mobility and Openness: 32nd place
โ A4. Entrepreneurial Culture & Eco System: 60th place
โ B3. Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management: 72nd place
โ B7. Cost-Benefit Management: 36th place
โ C3. Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness: 92nd place
These achievements reflect MAAPโs continuing pursuit of globally relevant, innovative, and transformative maritime education aligned with international standards and sustainable development goals.
MAAP extends its gratitude to its faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry partners, and stakeholders for their dedication and support, which made this achievement possible. Together, MAAP continues to steer toward excellence and global impact.
For more information, please visit the MAAP website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Em68UyEvCZQXQJtFAqeiJHJwYgp-gBJ4/view?usp=drive_link