Sulu State University - Office of the University Registrar

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗫 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗨𝗥𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌍🏆

Region IX continues to make remarkable strides in global innovation and higher education excellence as three Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) secured spots in the 𝗪𝗨𝗥𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

• Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) — from Rank 156 in 2025 to Rank 115 in 2026
• Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) — from Rank 183 in 2025 to Rank 162 in 2026
• Sulu State College (SSC) — from Rank 338 in 2025 to Rank 274 in 2026

In addition, Region IX proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its HEIs in the 𝗪𝗨𝗥𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:

🏅 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (WMSU)
• Rank 26 – Student Support and Engagement (A1)
• Rank 7 – Industrial Application (A3)
• Rank 25 – Crisis Management (A5)
• Rank 59 – Ethics and Integrity (A6)
• Rank 20 – Infrastructure/Technology (B6)
• Rank 44 – Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research (C2)
• Rank 88 – AI-Based Teaching and Learning Transformation (C4)
• Rank 9 – Social Impact through Knowledge Transfer (C5)
• Rank 15 – Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer (C8)

🏅 𝗔𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (AdZU)
• Rank 10 – Student Support and Engagement (A1)
• Rank 89 – Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness (C3)
• Rank 99 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved (C6)

🏅 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (JRMSU)

• Rank 8-Student Mobility and Openness (A2)
• Rank 58 – Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management (B3)
• Rank 85 – Representative Research Project (C1)
• Rank 71 – Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer (C8)

🏅 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 (SSC)
• Rank 8 – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk (A7)
• Rank 73 – Visionary Leadership (B1)
• Rank 43 – University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects (C7)

🏅 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (ZSCMST)
• Rank 44 – Industrial Application (A3)
• Rank 26 – University Brand and Reputation (B8)

🏅 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆–𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘂 (MSU-Sulu)
• Rank 49 – Representative Research Project (C1)

🏅 𝗝.𝗛. 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 (JHCSC)
• Rank 88 – Representative Research Project (C1)

From only 2 HEIs recognized in 2024, to 3 HEIs in 2025, and now with 5 additional institutions entering the WURI rankings in 2026, Region IX continues to establish itself as a growing hub of innovation, resilience, research, and transformative education on the global stage.

Congratulations to all HEIs for bringing pride and honor to Region IX!

Western Mindanao State University I Universidad de Zamboanga I Sulu State University I Ateneo de Zamboanga University I Jose Rizal Memorial State University I Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology I Mindanao State University-Sulu I J.H. Cerilles State College 🎉👏

11/05/2026

08/05/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗨 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘!

Sulu State University proudly earns international recognition in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), securing its place among the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 worldwide.

From 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟯𝟯𝟴 worldwide in 2025, SSU has significantly advanced to 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟮𝟳𝟰 in 2026, reflecting the university’s growing impact and commitment to innovation, excellence, and global competitiveness.

SSU achieved remarkable distinctions in key global categories:
Rank 274 – Innovative Universities Worldwide
Rank 43 – University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects
Rank 73 – Visionary Leadership
Rank 84 – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk

This prestigious achievement was made possible through the outstanding contributions of:
Engr. Adzmer Muhali – University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects
Asst. Prof. Arnelyne K. Hambali – Visionary Leadership
Mr. Riadzmie Tan – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk

under the leadership of Dr. Rania D. Abduraup, Director for Internationalization, Linkages, and Partnerships.

According to the WURI 2026 Rankings announced on May 7, 2026, a total of 3,100 institutions from 136 countries participated, with 11,211 innovative programs evaluated worldwide. The rankings recognize universities that create real-world impact through innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

Sulu State University extends its heartfelt gratitude to the entire SSU WURI Team for their dedication and commitment contributed to this global recognition. Special appreciation is also extended to University President Prof. Charisma Samparani Ututalum, CESE for her visionary leadership and unwavering support in advancing SSU toward international excellence.

𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮, 𝙎𝙎𝙐! 💙💛
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜.

05/05/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗜: 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚

Notice from the Office of the College Registrar

Please be informed that a meeting will be held on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) at 2:00 PM at the SSU Gymnasium, Walled City, Jolo, Sulu.

This meeting will cover important matters related to the June 2026 Graduation Rites. All graduating students and are expected to attend.

For your information and guidance.