Lyceum-Northwestern University does not have the same ranking profile as large global research universities in QS or Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Students should judge it more through recognition, medical education history, programme fit, clinical exposure and licensing eligibility than through a single global rank.

Ranking And Recognition Snapshot

Area	Available information
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025	1001-1500 overall
THE Good Health and Wellbeing Impact Ranking 2025	301-400
THE Sustainable Cities and Communities Impact Ranking 2025	301-400
Institution type	Private university in Dagupan City, Philippines
Founded	1969
Medical education	College of Medicine offers Doctor of Medicine study
College of Medicine recognition	The university describes the College of Medicine as recognised since 1984
Best ranking lens	Use recognition, clinical training, licensing eligibility and student outcomes together

How To Read The Ranking Story

L-NU appears in Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings, which measure universities against sustainability and social-impact themes. That is different from a traditional world rank based on research scale, citations, teaching reputation and international outlook.

For a student choosing medicine, the more important questions are practical:

• Is the medical school and qualification accepted for your target licensing route?
• Does the programme structure meet current NMC or home-country rules?
• Are clinical rotations, internship expectations and hospital exposure clearly explained?
• Is the fee letter official and current for the 2026 intake?
• What support is available for foreign students after arrival?

Student Takeaway

The strongest case for Lyceum-Northwestern University is not a headline global ranking. It is the combination of health-science focus, Doctor of Medicine study, Dagupan affordability, international student interest and the need for careful licensing planning.

Students should use rankings as one input, then verify recognition, fees, clinical training and 2026 admission conditions before making a final decision.