MMSU was rated by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) as a three-star institution, making it as the first and the only state university in the Philippines to have been awarded with such prestigious international metrics.

The QS company is the operator of the QS Stars rating system and the independent compiler of the QS World University Rankings since 2004. 

As a three-star university, the QS affirms that MMSU is nationally well-recognized, has begun to attract international recognition, maintains a reputable level of research and its graduates are attractive to employers.

MMSU was also among the 15 universities in the country to have been evaluated based on the QS Stars methodology thorough independent data collection and analysis of performance metrics for about six months.

Specifically, the university was rated in eight areas, obtaining five stars in teaching, employability, academic development, and innovation; four stars in facilities, social responsibility, and program strength; and two stars in internationalization.

The QS rating system evaluates universities across a wide range of important performance indicators as set against pre-established international standards. By covering a broader range of criteria than any world ranking exercise, QS Stars shines a light on both the excellence and the diversity of the rated institution. 

Dr. Mee Jay Domingo, Director for External Linkages and Partnerships, said that with the aim for stronger international linkages, the university continues to look for partner universities as MMSU needs international students and faculty.

“We cannot do this alone. I presented this already to CHED (Commission on Higher Education). They will help us,” Dr. Domingo said.

Moreover, he regarded this QS rating as a big leap in being recognized as a top university, and in its bid to become a premier Philippine university by 2028.