Big Four (universities)

The Big Four refers to the top four universities in the Philippines: Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo), De La Salle University (DLSU), University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman), and the University of Santo Tomas (UST), all located in Metro Manila. The four universities are regarded as the most prestigious in the country, with admission in the schools being highly selective.[1][2][3] Additionally, the four universities are the largest members of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and are perennial champions in the league.

Big Four (universities) is located in Metro Manila
Ateneo
Ateneo
DLSU
DLSU
UP Diliman
UP Diliman
UST
UST
Map of the Big Four universities in Metro Manila

Many influential figures such as politicians, artists, engineers, and journalists, have studied in the universities.[4] Graduates of the Big Four are seen as more employable, with many companies preferring or prioritizing graduates from the four universities.[5][6]

Overview

The Big Four universities are seen as the most prestigious in the country. All four universities rank in the QS World University Rankings and the QS Asia University Rankings, as well as Times Higher Education World University Rankings (with the exception of UST). Nationally, all four schools rank at the top of national lists, and its graduates frequently top board exams in the country.[7][8][9] The four universities also have the greatest number of Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development awarded by the Commission on Higher Education.[10]

Three out of four universities are private research universities affiliated with the Catholic Church. One university, UP, is a public university.

List
Institution Type Location Founded Rankings Colors
QS World 2023[11] QS Asia 2023[12] THE World 2023[13]
Ateneo de Manila University Private, Catholic (Jesuit) Loyola Heights, Quezon City[note 1] 1859 651-700 134 351-400
De La Salle University Private, Catholic (Lasallian) Taft Avenue, Manila[note 2] 1911 801-1000 171 1201-1500
University of the Philippines Diliman[note 3] Public, national Diliman, Quezon City[note 4] 1908[note 5] 412 87 801-1000
University of Santo Tomas Private, Catholic (Dominican) Sampaloc, Manila 1611 801-1000 175 N/A

Notes
  1. The university has satellite campuses in Makati and Pasig.
  2. The university has a satellite campus located in Laguna.
  3. The University of the Philippines system has multiple campuses all over the archipelago; UP Diliman, the system's flagship constituent university, is usually considered as a single university distinct from its sister universities in rankings.
  4. The university has a satellite campus in Taguig and operates extension programs in Pampanga.
  5. The university itself was founded in 1949, although several of its constituent institutions can be traced back to 1908 at what is now the University of the Philippines Manila.

References
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  3. Antonio, Rafael L. (2015-06-29). "Big 4 admission tests to continue". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  4. Moya, Jove. "Famous Graduates of the Top Universities in The Philippines: Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, and More". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  5. Chi, Cristina. "Employer preference for grads of 'Big 4' schools outdated — career educator". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  6. Corrales, Nestor (2014-04-09). "Jobstreet: More employers prefer graduates from top universities". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  7. "UP Diliman leads top-performing schools for June 2022 Architect Licensure Exam". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  8. "UST grad tops May 2022 CPA board exam". ABS-CBN News. June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  9. Sarao, Zacarian (2022-05-24). "585 of 1,032 pass the ChemEng board exam, says PRC". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  10. "Best schools in PH based on CHED COEs and CODs | Edukasyon.ph". www.edukasyon.ph. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  11. "QS World University Rankings 2023: Top Global Universities". Top Universities. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  12. "QS Asia University Rankings 2023 - Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  13. "World University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
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