Among 2,016 higher education institutions (HEIs) across 110 countries, Saint Louis University (SLU) climbed 97 places, rising from No. 540 in 2025 to No. 443 worldwide, in the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, the largest global university ranking system dedicated to assessing institutional sustainability performance.
Released on 25 September 2026, the latest rankings also placed SLU No. 256 among 1,252 participating institutions in Asia and No. 12 among 130 HEIs in the Philippines, making SLU the top-ranked green campus in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Despite the increase of participants in this 17th cycle, the University’s 2026 performance marks significant gains across all ranking levels. In 2025, SLU ranked No. 20 out of 89 institutions in the Philippines, No. 307 out of 864 in Asia, and No. 540 out of 1,547 HEIs worldwide.
These improved rankings reflect SLU’s continuing commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the development of a greener campus, reinforcing its growing presence among universities advancing sustainable practices in the Philippines, Asia, and the global higher education community.
