Colleges and Universities in the Philippines
The CHED List of Higher Education Institutions contains 2,337 colleges and universities in the Philippines: 1,630 private, 538 state universities and colleges (SUC), 163 local universities and colleges (LUC), and 6 other government schools. Choose a region to see the full list. The CHED dataset used here does not include BARMM institutions.
Higher Education Institutions by Region
| Region | HEIs | Private | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilocos Region | 113 | 80 | 33 |
| Cagayan Valley | 70 | 45 | 25 |
| Central Luzon | 259 | 181 | 78 |
| CALABARZON | 365 | 280 | 85 |
| Bicol Region | 184 | 121 | 63 |
| Western Visayas | 102 | 49 | 53 |
| Central Visayas | 137 | 97 | 40 |
| Eastern Visayas | 89 | 46 | 43 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 90 | 56 | 34 |
| Northern Mindanao | 110 | 64 | 46 |
| Davao Region | 106 | 82 | 24 |
| SOCCSKSARGEN | 102 | 83 | 19 |
| National Capital Region (NCR) | 319 | 281 | 38 |
| Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 54 | 33 | 21 |
| Caraga | 56 | 39 | 17 |
| MIMAROPA | 92 | 37 | 55 |
| Negros Island Region (NIR) | 89 | 56 | 33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges and universities are in the Philippines?
The CHED List of Higher Education Institutions contains 2,337 colleges and universities: 1,630 private, 538 state universities and colleges (SUC), 163 local universities and colleges (LUC), and 6 other government schools.
How many private colleges and universities are in the Philippines?
There are 1,630 private higher education institutions in the CHED list.
How many public colleges and universities are in the Philippines?
There are 707 public higher education institutions: 538 SUC, 163 LUC, and 6 other government schools.
Does this list include colleges in BARMM?
No. The CHED dataset used here does not include BARMM institutions.
Source: CHED List of Higher Education Institutions, retrieved October 25, 2026. Higher education institutions are listed separately from the DepEd basic education school counts. The CHED dataset used here does not include BARMM institutions.