MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday said 92 higher education institutions (HEIs) have been granted a three-year autonomous and deregulated status.
“The 77 autonomous private universities represent the best of the best among our higher educational institutions, producing world-class graduates and are included in international rankings,” CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III said in a statement.
For autonomy, De Vera cited the HEIs’ performance in professional board examinations, employability rates, curriculum alignment with industry demands, and global linkages and engagements, among others.
“The new guidelines include global partnerships and international engagement with top universities all over the world. As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, CHED will ensure that Philippine HEIs remain competitive on both national and global scales,”
The other HEIs, meanwhile, secured deregulated status after meeting “high standards” with good quality performance and program results.
The 92 HEIs and their status are as follows:
Maintaining Autonomous Status
St. Paul University Philippines
Angeles University Foundation
Baliuag University
Centro Escolar University - Malolos
Holy Angel University
Wesleyan University-Philippines
Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas
Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna
Adventist University of the Philippines
Colegio De San Juan De Letran- Calamba
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna
Saint Michael's College of Laguna
University of Batangas
University of Perpetual Help System- Laguna
Ateneo de Naga University
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Arevalo
John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation Bacolod
University of St. La Salle Bacolod
Central Philippine University
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Molo
Cebu Institute of Technology University
Silliman University
University of San Carlos
University of San Jose Recoletos
Misamis University
Capitol University
UM Digos College
University of the Immaculate Conception
University of Mindanao
Ateneo de Davao University
Saint Louis University
University of Baguio
University of Cordilleras
Adamson University
Asia Pacific College
Ateneo de Manila University
Centro Escolar University – Makati
Centro Escolar University – Manila
De La Salle University
De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Inc.
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Far Eastern University
Jose Rizal University
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Mapua University – Manila
Miriam College
National University
Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela
Our Lady of Fatima University – Quezon City
Southville International School and Colleges
St. Paul University Manila
Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila
Technological Institute of the Philippines – Quezon City
Trinity University of Asia
University of Asia and the Pacific
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA- Las Piñas
University of Santo Tomas
University of the East – Manila
First-time autonomous status
Panpacific University, Inc.
Saint Mary’s University
First City Providential College
Our Lady of Fatima University-Antipolo Campus
Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite
STI West Negros University
Xavier University - Ateneo De Cagayan
Notre Dame of Marbel University
FEU Institute of Technology
Far Eastern University -Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
Manila Central University
Maintaining Deregulated Status
Northwestern University, Inc.
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA- Calamba
University of San Agustin
Filamer Christian University
San Beda University
The Philippine Women’s University – Manila
“I urge other private universities to benchmark and emulate the programs and practices of these top universities,” De Vera said.
Both autonomous and deregulated status give all 92 HEIs freedom in their curriculum, opening of new programs, securing partnerships with HEIs abroad, prioritization in CHED’s subsidies and financial aid, as well as exemption from monitoring, evaluation, and Special Orders for graduates.
Their status will be effective until September 2027, according to CHED. (PNA)
