The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology once again received global recognition after earning three (3) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars for its “achievements across multiple academic and operational areas.”

“The QS Intelligence Unit, has, through rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of performance metrics as set out in the QS Stars methodology, rated Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology as a 3 Stars institution,” the report says.

The 3 Stars rating shows that “NEUST is well-recognized nationally and has also begun to attract international recognition. It also maintains a reputable level of teaching and its graduates are attractive to employers.”

Of the eight areas, NEUST scored the highest in Employability with 5 stars; Teaching, 4; Facilities, 4; Social responsibility, 3; Academic Development, 3; Education and Training, 3; Inclusiveness, 3; and Internationalization, 2.

In addition, the QS acknowledges that NEUST “shows potential in achieving international education standards and undertake complex research activities, experimenting with pedagogical teaching.”

Prior to this feat, NEUST was selected as one of the recipients in the second batch of grantees of the “Fostering World-class Universities in the Philippines Program” of the Commission on Higher Education – International Affairs Section (CHED-IAS).

NEUST received the funding project to further promote the University’s internationalization programs and increase its international recognition, highlight its areas of excellence and submit itself for evaluation for performance development in education.