In World’s First, Private University Ranking Shines Spotlight on ASEAN

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AppliedHE has released its new Private University Ranking: ASEAN, highlighting quality of learning and employability. Universities from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam Among Top 10.

SINGAPORE, Wednesday 23 February 2022 – AppliedHE, South East Asia’s leading higher education ranking and rating agency, today released the results of its new AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN.

The ranking is unique in its scope and ranking criteria. The ranking only includes private universities located in Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries that award locally accredited degrees. Private universities have played a key role in increasing access to higher education in the region, bringing innovative approaches to learning, and delivering a strong track record of graduate employability. 

The ranking criteria focus mainly on the quality of teaching and learning (40%), employability (15%), and research (15%). Internationalization, community engagement, and institutional reputation, or brand value, are also included.

Among the 10 most highly ranked private universities, five are from Indonesia, with Universitas Bina Nusantara (BINUS) ranking first in ASEAN. A close second place is held by Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia), followed by Universitas Islam Indonesia, and the University of Santo Tomas (Philippines). Thailand's Kirk University ranked 7th and Vietnam's Duy Tan University 8th.

With regards to the need for a private university ranking, the AppliedHE Ranking Advisory Board Chairperson and City University of Hong Kong Secretary to Council and Court Dr Kevin Downing observed that: “Private universities are different from public universities, and the strengths of private universities are not adequately highlighted by existing university rankings. The AppliedHE Private University Ranking is therefore a welcome addition to the Asian and global rankings landscape.”

Participation in the rankings is on a voluntary basis. Participating universities are required to submit data, which is audited by AppliedHE, and distribute the AppliedHE Ranking Student Survey to their students. External data from Google Scholar and Google News are also used, alongside a system of peer nominations, whereby universities can nominate other institutions which they hold in high regard.

Commenting on the rankings, AppliedHE Founder CEO Ms. Mandy Mok noted that: “These rankings are a game-changer because they measure what is most important to students and their parents – the quality of education, and employability. Especially for private universities, that is what they do best.”

Further endorsing the work of AppliedHE, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) CEO Prof Dato’ Dr Mohammad Shatar bin Sabran said: “AppliedHE fills an important need in the global higher education evaluation landscape with a focus on quality of teaching and learning, and especially employment and future careers. This makes AppliedHE especially relevant to Malaysian students and parents when making a decision on where to study.”

 

Ranking Launch

The public, including members of the media, are warmly invited to attend the official online rankings launch, which will take place on Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at 17:00 Singapore/Manila/Hong Kong time (GMT+8).

For details about the launch webinar, please see:
https://appliedhe.com/appliedhe-private-university-ranking-asean-23-february-2022/

Ranking Results Tables

Rank

University

Country

Total Score

1

Bina Nusantara University

Indonesia

73.70

2

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Malaysia

73.33

3

Universitas Islam Indonesia

Indonesia

71.33

4

University of Santo Tomas

Philippines

68.16

5

Universitas Telkom

Indonesia

67.26

6

Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Indonesia

66.87

7

Krirk University

Thailand

65.91

8

Duy Tan University

Vietnam

65.21

9

SEGi University

Malaysia

65.08

10

Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia

Indonesia

63.79

11

Manipal International University

Malaysia

63.02

12

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

61.23

13

City University

Malaysia

61.15

14

Payap University

Thailand

57.62

15

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Indonesia

57.34

16

University Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering

Malaysia

57.16

17

Asia Metropolitan University

Malaysia

56.85

18

Holy Name University

Philippines

56.27

19

Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

56.09

20

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

Philippines

52.77

21

Saint Louis University

Philippines

50.54

22

Bangkokthonburi University

Thailand

48.37

23

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

Philippines

48.29

24

Saint Mary's University of Bayombong

Philippines

47.77

25

Holy Angel University

Philippines

45.78

26

Centro Escolar University

Philippines

45.11

27

Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Indonesia

36.19

28

University of Puthisastra

Cambodia

32.52

29

Paragon International University

Cambodia

23.14

For more information, please visit https://AppliedHE.com/private-ranking-asean (to go live on Wednesday, 23 February 2022)

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