Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) has been awarded a 3-Star rating by Quacquelli Symonds (QS) Stars for the second consecutive term, the university announced this week.
The rating, issued in August 2025, follows ISAT U’s initial 3-Star designation in 2023. The QS Stars rating system evaluates universities across multiple performance indicators against international standards, with a 3-Star rating indicating that an institution is “well-recognized internationally.”
“This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and innovation,” said ISAT U President Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre Jr. “Our 3-Star QS rating validates the hard work and dedication of our entire university community – our faculty, staff, students, and alumni who continue to embody our institutional vision of “A leading science and technology university in Southeast Asia by 2030”. This recognition strengthens our resolve to continue pushing the boundaries of science, technology, and innovation in higher education.”
The QS Stars system assesses universities through rigorous data collection and analysis across areas including teaching, research, employability, internationalization, and facilities. According to QS, the rating “illuminates the unique strengths and diversity of the rated institution” by evaluating a broader scope of criteria than traditional rankings.
ISAT U also recently won recognition in three categories of the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). The current QS Stars rating is valid for three years and positions the university among internationally recognized higher education institutions in the world.
