06/05/2026
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ: ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
With 13,188 entries from 3,100 universities across 136 countries around the world, Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) has achieved a historic milestone by making its debut in the WURI Ranking 2026. This entry marks a significant step in its aggressive campaign to transition from a regional powerhouse in SOCCSKSARGEN to a recognized player on the global stage.
The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) is a global ranking system designed to highlight and evaluate the real-world contributions of higher education institutions to industry and society.
In its first attempt, SKSU successfully clinched spots within the Top 100 across three specialized categories. These rankings highlight SKSU's strength in areas that prioritize real-world impact over traditional academic metrics like citations.
-Rank 66 in Representative Research Project (C1): This recognizes SKSUโs commitment to high-impact research that provides tangible solutions to local and global challenges.
-Rank 78 in Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research (C2): This placement honors the universityโs success in breaking down academic silos and fostering collaboration across different fields, such as merging agriculture with technology.
-Rank 87 in Entrepreneurial Culture & Ecosystem (A4): This ranking reflects the university's focus on cultivating a startup culture and producing graduates who are innovators and job creators rather than just job seekers.
Earning Top 100 spots in specific, targeted categories during its very first year of participation sends a clear message: SKSU possesses world-class capabilities in targeted disciplines. It serves as a powerful testament to the administration's vision of its transformation from a regional institution into a globally recognized hub for practical, industry-aligned innovation.
This is indeed a crucial baseline for future growth. By participating in this rigorous benchmarking process, it has gained clear metrics on its global standing and has opened doors for:
-International partnerships and cross-border research collaborations.
-Greater opportunities for students and faculty.
-A shift in its international reputation and visibility.
Ultimately, SKSUโs performance in the 2026 WURI framework establishes a global standard for the institution, signaling that it possesses the foundational elements, research impact, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, required by the universities of the future.
This historic milestone would not have been possible without the tireless dedication and collective synergy of the SKSU community under the leadership and visionary guidance of Dr. Samson L. Molao, University President. Moreover, this bold step is through the initiative and efforts of the Director for International Affairs, Atty. Nolan E. Albano.
Deepest gratitude and special recognition is also given to the team behind these projects/programs who despite the short notice and just a week of preparation, did not hesitate, immediately responded and worked tirelessly to beat the deadline
Deepest gratitude and special recognition are extended to the team behind these projects and programs who, despite the short notice and having only a week to prepare, did not hesitate to respond and worked tirelessly to meet the deadline. The writers, Aristotle T. Piad, Kristine Mae H. Ampas, Amira Mae C. Gumanoy, PhD, Shyree Mancenero, Gemma A. Constantino, Esther S. Lancita, PhD, Celia Rose Nota, PhD, Denver John Cantor, Cheene Rose Canabuan, Michael John Benavidez, and Samuel Mors Hilbero, demonstrated exceptional dedication and collaboration throughout the process. Special acknowledgment is also given to Cyril John A. Domingo, PhD, who served as editor and compiler, and to Vincent Louie Cabelin, PhD, for his role as evaluator. Most importantly, this triumph belongs to the brilliant faculty members, the dedicated researchers, the innovative student body, and the universityโs industry partners whose collective efforts made this achievement possible.
By: Zinnia Rose M. Sumugat
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ: ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
With 13,188 entries from 3,100 universities across 136 countries around the world, Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) has achieved a historic milestone by making its debut in the WURI Ranking 2026. This entry marks a significant step in its aggressive campaign to transition from a regional powerhouse in SOCCSKSARGEN to a recognized player on the global stage.
The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) is a global ranking system designed to highlight and evaluate the real-world contributions of higher education institutions to industry and society.
In its first attempt, SKSU successfully clinched spots within the Top 100 across three specialized categories. These rankings highlight SKSU's strength in areas that prioritize real-world impact over traditional academic metrics like citations.
-Rank 66 in Representative Research Project (C1): This recognizes SKSUโs commitment to high-impact research that provides tangible solutions to local and global challenges.
-Rank 78 in Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research (C2): This placement honors the universityโs success in breaking down academic silos and fostering collaboration across different fields, such as merging agriculture with technology.
-Rank 87 in Entrepreneurial Culture & Ecosystem (A4): This ranking reflects the university's focus on cultivating a startup culture and producing graduates who are innovators and job creators rather than just job seekers.
Earning Top 100 spots in specific, targeted categories during its very first year of participation sends a clear message: SKSU possesses world-class capabilities in targeted disciplines. It serves as a powerful testament to the administration's vision of its transformation from a regional institution into a globally recognized hub for practical, industry-aligned innovation.
This is indeed a crucial baseline for future growth. By participating in this rigorous benchmarking process, it has gained clear metrics on its global standing and has opened doors for:
-International partnerships and cross-border research collaborations.
-Greater opportunities for students and faculty.
-A shift in its international reputation and visibility.
Ultimately, SKSUโs performance in the 2026 WURI framework establishes a global standard for the institution, signaling that it possesses the foundational elements, research impact, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, required by the universities of the future.
This historic milestone would not have been possible without the tireless dedication and collective synergy of the SKSU community under the leadership and visionary guidance of Dr. Samson L. Molao, University President. Moreover, this bold step is through the initiative and efforts of the Director for International Affairs, Atty. Nolan E. Albano.
Deepest gratitude and special recognition is also given to the team behind these projects/programs who despite the short notice and just a week of preparation, did not hesitate, immediately responded and worked tirelessly to beat the deadline
Deepest gratitude and special recognition are extended to the team behind these projects and programs who, despite the short notice and having only a week to prepare, did not hesitate to respond and worked tirelessly to meet the deadline. The writers, Aristotle T. Piad, Kristine Mae H. Ampas, Amira Mae C. Gumanoy, PhD, Shyree Mancenero, Gemma A. Constantino, Esther S. Lancita, PhD, Celia Rose Nota, PhD, Denver John Cantor, Cheene Rose Canabuan, Michael John Benavidez, and Samuel Mors Hilbero, demonstrated exceptional dedication and collaboration throughout the process. Special acknowledgment is also given to Cyril John A. Domingo, PhD, who served as editor and compiler, and to Vincent Louie Cabelin, PhD, for his role as evaluator. Most importantly, this triumph belongs to the brilliant faculty members, the dedicated researchers, the innovative student body, and the universityโs industry partners whose collective efforts made this achievement possible.
By: Zinnia Rose M. Sumugat
