THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT
Times Higher Education (THE)
The Mountain Province State University (MPSU) envisions itself as a globally recognized institution of higher learning that transforms lives, sustains cultures, and drives inclusive development. Guided by its Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives, the University commits to embedding sustainability, innovation, and cultural vitality into all aspects of its academic and administrative life.
True to this vision, MPSU aligns its programs, systems, and processes with the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which measure universities’ contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This alignment ensures that as a public higher education institution, MPSU renders a significant and measurable contribution to the realization of the 17 SDGs, while advancing its own mandate of academic excellence, research, extension, and governance.
MPSU pledges to:
- Advance Quality Education (SDG 4): Deliver inclusive, transformative, and globally benchmarked learning experiences that empower students and communities.
- Promote Sustainable Communities (SDG 11): Integrate indigenous knowledge, cultural preservation, and sustainable practices into campus and community development.
- Champion Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship (SDGs 13, 14, 15): Implement green campus initiatives, protect biodiversity, and strengthen resilience against climate change.
- Foster Gender Equality, Health, and Well-being (SDGs 3 & 5): Ensure equitable opportunities, safe learning environments, and holistic development for all stakeholders.
- Strengthen Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17): Collaborate with local, national, and international partners to scale up impact and innovation.
- Drive Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development: Generate knowledge and solutions that address pressing local and global challenges, aligned with the THE Impact Rankings indicators.
Through these commitments, MPSU affirms its role as a transformative university that not only nurtures academic excellence but also champions sustainability, equity, and global responsibility.
Together, we envision a university that is locally rooted, globally engaged, and future-ready—a university that transforms lives, sustains cultures, and safeguards the future for generations to come.
UI GreenMetric
At Mountain Province State University (MPSU), we commit ourselves to becoming a unique highland coffee university for development, culture, and inclusive growth, guided by our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives. We recognize our vital role in shaping a sustainable future for the Cordillera region, the Philippines, and the global community.
Anchored on our mission to be a pioneering university, advance cultural vitality, academic excellence, and community empowerment, we pledge to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our teaching, research, extension, and governance. We align our institutional strategies with the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking framework, ensuring that our initiatives contribute meaningfully to global sustainability benchmarks.
We dedicate ourselves to:
- Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations – advancing green campus development, energy efficiency, water conservation, and responsible waste management.
- Environmental Stewardship – protecting biodiversity, promoting climate resilience, and embedding indigenous knowledge in sustainable practices.
- Inclusive Education & Research – fostering innovation, sustainability-focused curricula, and research that address local and global challenges.
- Community Engagement & Partnerships – empowering communities through extension programs, cultural preservation, and collaborative sustainability initiatives.
- Global Benchmarking & Continuous Improvement – aligning with the UI GreenMetric indicators of setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transportation, and education, while striving for excellence in institutional quality assurance.
Through these commitments, MPSU affirms its role as a transformative institution that not only nurtures academic excellence but also champions the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles of the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking.
Together, we envision a university that is globally recognized, locally relevant, and environmentally responsible.
World University Rankings for Innovation
The Mountain Province State University (MPSU) envisions itself as a globally recognized institution of higher learning that transforms lives, sustains cultures, and drives inclusive development. Guided by its Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives, the University commits to embedding innovation, sustainability, and cultural vitality into all aspects of its academic and administrative life.
True to this vision, MPSU aligns its programs, systems, and processes with the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), which assess how universities create real impact on society and industry through innovative practices. This alignment ensures that as a public higher education institution, MPSU renders a meaningful and measurable contribution to the advancement of education, community empowerment, and global development.
MPSU pledges to:
- Innovation in Industrial Application: Develop research and technologies that address local and global challenges, fostering entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.
- Value-Creating Education: Deliver transformative, inclusive, and culturally grounded learning experiences that empower students to become agents of change.
- Social Responsibility: Strengthen community engagement, cultural preservation, and sustainable development initiatives that uplift marginalized groups and indigenous communities.
- Ethical and Inclusive Leadership: Cultivate leaders who embody integrity, resilience, and a commitment to equity and social justice.
- Student Mobility and Openness: Expand opportunities for global collaboration, academic exchange, and cross-cultural learning.
- Crisis Management and Resilience: Build institutional systems that are adaptive, future-ready, and capable of responding to emerging global challenges.
Through these commitments, MPSU affirms its role as a transformative and innovative university that not only nurtures academic excellence but also champions real-world impact in line with the WURI framework.
University Sustainability and Development Reports
