UCU WURI RANKING in 2024, 2025 AND 2026

Urdaneta City University continues its historic ascent, officially securing RANK 28 in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) out of 13,211 innovative programs from 1,927 institutions across 96 countries worldwide.

From its ranking foundation of RANK 281 in 2024, UCU climbed up to RANK 44 in 2025, and now stands at RANK 28 globally this 2026—a clear trajectory of sustained excellence.

With this rise, Urdaneta City University affirms its place as the Philippines’ Most Innovative University—showing that from local foundations, global excellence can be achieved, and for LUCs, limits are no longer barriers but benchmarks to surpass.

Today, we don’t just follow the future—we create it. Congratulations to the entire UCUian community! Mabuhay ang Urdaneta City University!