Southern Leyte State University Soars High in WURI: #78 in the World, #1 in Eastern Visayas

Southern Leyte State University proudly marks a new milestone in global higher education as it earns a spot in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), emerging as the top-ranked university in Eastern Visayas and placing 78th worldwide.

The announcement was made during the 5th Annual Conference of the Hanseatic League of Universities, held in Dumaguete City from July 9–11, 2025. In a gathering of top global institutions, SLSU made its mark, proving that innovation thrives where vision, relevance, and resilience intersect.

In addition to its overall ranking, SLSU earned impressive global placements in WURI’s specialized categories: B3: ESG Trend - Top 12
B5: Funding for Sustainability - Top 2
B7: Cost Benefit Management - Top 8

In 2024, SLSU ranked 226th globally and 46th in the Crisis Management category. Its significant leap in 2025 signals not only progress but a deeper commitment to shaping innovative, sustainable, and socially responsive education.

As university president Dr. Jude A. Duarte said:

“This global recognition affirms SLSU’s commitment to purpose-driven innovation, sustainability, and transformative education that uplifts communities. I thank our dedicated faculty, staff, and students whose passion and hard work made this possible, let us continue advancing our innovations and SDG initiatives together.”