5. Ateneo de Manila University
World rank: 3046
Presence rank: 2753
Impact rank: 3856
Openness rank: 4293
Excellence rank: 3656
The Philippines’ National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, graduated in Ateneo de Manila University in 1877. He earned the title of Sobresaliente or “Outstanding”, the highest recognition given by the university. Ateneo de Manila was founded by Jesuit Missionaries in 1859; it is one of the oldest universities in the Philippines.