THE University of Mindanao has climbed to the 19th spot in the 2024 EduRank list of the top 100 universities in the Philippines, six places higher than its previous ranking in 2023, according to EduRank, an independent metric-based website..UM has also secured the top position in the Davao Region among seven institutions and ranked second in Mindanao. Globally, the university stands at 2,334 out of 5,830 schools in Asia and at 6,242 out of 14,131 schools worldwide.
Ronnie Amorado, senior vice president for academic affairs, acknowledged that while UM ranked second to Mindanao State University, it is the leading private higher institution in Mindanao listed. He encouraged other private schools to draw inspiration from UM's achievement.“The EduRank is part of the accumulated endeavors of the university in its aspiration to be a globally engaged university.