The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24, that 92 private higher education institutions (PHEIs) have been granted autonomous and deregulated status.
In a list released by CHED, the following PHEIs were granted Autonomous Status:
Region I
1. Panpacific University, Inc.
2. Saint Louis College
Region II
3. Saint Mary’s University
4. St. Paul University Philippines
Region III
5. Angeles University Foundation
6. Baliuag University
7.Centro Escolar University - Malolos
8. First City Providential College
9. Holy Angel University
10. La Consolacion University Philippines
11. Wesleyan University-Philippines
Region IV
12. Adventist University of the Philippines
13.Colegio De San Juan De Letran- Calamba
14. Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna, Inc.
15. Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas, Inc.
16.Lyceum of the Philippines University- Cavite
17. Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
18.Mapua Malayan Colleges - Laguna
19. Our Lady of Fatima University - Antipolo Campus
20. Saint Michael's College of Laguna
21. St. Dominic College of Asia, Inc.
22.University of Batangas
23. University of Perpetual Help System- Laguna
Region V
24.Ateneo de Naga University
Region VI
25. Central Philippine University
26.John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation Bacolod
27. John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Arevalo
28.John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Molo
29.STI West Negros University
30.University of St. La Salle Bacolod
Region VII
31. Cebu Institute of Technology University
32. Silliman University
33. University of San Carlos
34.University of San Jose Recoletos
35. University of Visayas - Main
Region X
36. Capitol University
37.Misamis University
38. University of the Immaculate Conception
Region XI
39.Ateneo de Davao University
40. Cor Jesu College, Inc.
41. The University of Mindanao
42. UM Digos College
43. UM Tagum College
44. University of the Immaculate Conception
Region XII
45.Notre Dame Dadiangas University
46.Notre Dame Marbel University
CAR
47. Saint Louis University
48.University of Baguio
49.University of Cordilleras
National Capital Region
50. Adamson University
51. Asia Pacific College
52.Ateneo de Manila University
53.Centro Escolar University – Makati
54.Centro Escolar University – Manila
55.De La Salle University
56.De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Inc.
57.Emilio Aguinaldo College
58. Far Eastern University
59. Far Eastern University - Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
60. FEU Institute of Technology
61.Jose Rizal University
62. Lyceum of the Philippines University
63. Manila Central University
64. Mapua University
65. Miriam College
66. National University
67. Our Lady of Fatima University – Quezon City
68. Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela
69. Southville International School and Colleges
70. St. Paul University Manila
71. Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila
72. Technological Institute of the Philippines – Quezon City
73. Trinity University of Asia
74. University of Asia and the Pacific
75.University of Perpetual Help System DALTA- Las Piñas
76. University of Santo Tomas
77. University of the East – Manila
CHED Secretary Popoy De Vera noted that the 77 autonomous private universities “represent the best of the best among our higher educational institutions, producing world-class graduates and being included in international rankings.”
“I urge other private universities to benchmark and emulate the programs and practices of these top universities,” he added.
Meanwhile, CHED also announced the PHEIs granted with Deregulated Status:
Region I
1. Lyceum - Northwestern University
2. Northwestern University, Inc.
Region IV
3.De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
4.Emilio Aguinaldo College - Cavite
5. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA- Calamba Campus
Region VI
6.Filamer Christian University
7.University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos
8.University of San Agustin
Region VII
9.Saint Paul University Dumaguete
Region IX
10.Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Region X
11.Liceo De Cagayan University
NCR
12.Colegio De San Juan De Letran
13.Philippine Women’s University
14.San Beda University
15.University of the East -Caloocan
Comprehensive evaluation
CHED said that a comprehensive evaluation was conducted for 2019 to 2023, focusing on the educational effectiveness of PHEIs. This includes student performance in professional board examinations, employability rates, and the alignment of curricula with industry demands.
“The new guidelines include global partnerships and international engagement with top universities around the world,” De Vera said.
“As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, CHED will ensure that Philippine HEIs remain competitive on both national and global scales,” he added.
Privilege for HEIs
CHED indicated that these PHEIs will enjoy this privilege until September 2027.
The HEIs with autonomous status, CHED explained, have “top-quality education and consistently excellent” program results.
“They often have many accredited programs and are recognized for leadership in education,” CHED said.
These PHEIs are granted the “most freedom to manage and innovate their academic programs,” CHED added.
Meanwhile, CHED noted that deregulated PHEIs also meet “high standards and show strong performance and good program results,” with several accredited programs and Centers of Excellence or Development.
CHED explained that PHEIs with autonomous and deregulated status have “significant freedom to design their curriculum” and can “establish linkages with recognized foreign HEIs.”
These PHEIs also receive “priority in the grant of subsidies and other financial incentives or assistance from CHED” and are “exempted from regular CHED monitoring and evaluation.”
Moreover, CHED said these PHEIs are “exempted” from issuing Special Orders for their graduates.
Specifically, for autonomous HEIs, CHED stated they have the “privilege to open new programs” without securing prior CHED approval.