1. The University of the Philippines was founded in 1908. In 202 1 year, QS ranked 396th in the world and 1st in the Philippines. It is the only comprehensive national university among the four famous universities in the Philippines.

2. Ateneo University, founded in 1859, is located in downtown Manila. It is the top two private universities in the Philippines, one of the top four universities in the Philippines, the top 100 university in Asia and the top 500 universities in the world.

3. St. Thomas University was founded in 16 1 1 year (thirty-nine years of Ming Wanli) with a history of nearly 400 years. It is one of the four famous universities in the Philippines, the oldest university in Asia and the largest Catholic school in the world.

4. The University of De La Salle, referred to as DLSU, was founded in 19 1 1. It is an internationally recognized institution of higher learning with excellent traditions and services. It is a first-class aristocratic Christian school in the Philippines and was once known as one of the greenest campuses in Asia.

5. Silliman University is a private aristocratic university founded by American educational institution 190 1. It ranks in the top 500 in QS Asia and the top 5 in the whole Philippines, and enjoys a high reputation in the world.