Leading companies would always want to work with the best. They are on a constant lookout from every dimension just to attract and secure top talents. Competition has gone to the next level disrupted by economic development and changing trends. The impacts of disruption are brought mainly by IT-BPM companies aggressively expanding to new wave cities, local businesses have entered the market and new players from large to small brands and expanding their footprint in the Philippines.
To stay on top of the game, recruitment firms in the Philippines must always keep an eye on the market for both employers and jobseekers. The larger the network and candidate pool the higher the change for a recruiter to fill in the manpower ramp. As employers are keen to get fresh and young individuals onboard, recruitment services providers battle for the top schools in the Philippines.
Let’s get to know the top 10 schools in the Philippines based on the survey conducted by Jobstreet.com.
University of the East
University of the East was once recognized as the largest university in Asia. Many employers in Metro Manila hire graduates from this university as it produces quality students from different fields following the footsteps of some notable alumni of the university. UE is one of the schools with the highest passing rate in medicine, nursing, dentistry and other medical allied health related courses. Students in this university also excel in accounting, engineering and education.
University of Cebu
Many firms from the south prefer graduates from a top university just like the University of Cebu. With four campuses, it has more than 60,000 students where employers prefer the school for hiring fresh graduates from engineering, business, IT, tourism & hospitality and maritime courses. This university is only one of the two schools that made the list outside Metro Manila.
University of San Carlos
Another one from the queen city of the south is University of San Carlos. While their claim of being the oldest educational institution in Asia, employers refer to the university in employing fresh graduates as this catholic university prides itself as a top school not only in the region but in the Philippines.
Technological Institute of the Philippines
The Technological Institute of the Philippines came 7th for Most Preferred Schools by Employers. This university has two campuses located in the city of Manila and Quezon city. In terms of engineering, employers admire the school for producing top-notch graduates.
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University may be in the 6th place but this school tops for engineering graduate. This university also focuses on producing top healthcare graduates. Their medical school located in Quezon City is one of the schools with the highest passing rate in physicians, nurses, medical technologist, pharmacy and other medical & allied health courses.
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Fifth on the spot is Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila or the University of the City of Manila. Situated in Intramuros, PLM is government-funded school, free for residents wanting to enroll at the university. When it comes to a good work ethic and positive attitude, PLM are highly considered by a lot of employers.
University of Sto. Tomas
Along the U-Belt is the University of Sto. Tomas, the oldest university charter in Asia. With its place came at the fourth, the university is the top choice by employers in the banking sector. This university has maintained its placement in Top Global Universities in QS Rankings.
Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University is a private Catholic Jesuit university just right across UP Diliman along Katipunan Avenue. If you’re looking for a quality applicant who can ace during interviews, graduates from this premiere university are an excellent choice. Despite third on the ranking, AdMU alumna is a top choice by employers in retail beating UP Diliman. Also, the recent study conducted by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Ateneo de Manila is the lone university that placed on top 200 in The Graduate Employability Rankings 2020.
University of the Philippines
The country’s pride is one of the top universities in QS World University Rankings. Despite placing second in the overall rankings, they top in education and manufacturing sector for companies school of choice per industry. The main campus is located in Diliman, Quezon City.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
To complete the list, PUP is the most favored by employers. It’s a state-owned university with their main campus located in Sta. Mesa, Manila. According to the report, employers commend PUP graduates for their optimism and their good moral conduct in the workplace.
While these schools complete the top 10, there are also schools off the list that are on top by industry like Philippine Normal University for education and Mapua University for IT.