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LCUP proudly marks its first appearance in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025

July 12, 2025

La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) proudly marks its first appearance in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025, securing the 42nd spot among the top 87 universities in the Ethics and Integrity (A6) category.

This recognition highlights the innovative contribution of LCUP’s College of Medicine through its flagship program, “Augustinian Doctors with Compassionate Hearts: A Curriculum to Cultivate Compassion in Medical Education.” Developed under the umbrella of the Association of Schools of the Augustinian Sisters (ASAS), the initiative addresses the growing need for compassion-centered medical education.

At the core of this initiative is the proposed Applied Augustinian Philosophy in the Practice of Medicine (AAP) course, which aims to instill Augustinian values—Caritas (charity), Veritas (truth), and Communitas (community)—into the professional formation of future physicians. The course is designed to equip medical students not only with clinical competence but also with empathy and ethical grounding essential for holistic and humane care. By integrating compassion into the heart of the curriculum, LCUP and ASAS envision a new generation of physicians who embody both excellence and integrity in the practice of medicine.

The WURI 2025 results were officially announced on July 10, 2025 during the Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Conference held via Zoom.