With over 30 years of providing world class education to Filipino students, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas has received many awards and recognitions for its academic programs, extension services, technological innovations, as well as sustainable initiatives.
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Commission on Higher Education (CHED): Autonomous Status, Center of Excellence (COE) and Center of Development (COD) |
CHED Autonomous Status (April 1, 2016 to May 31, 2019) |
| CHED Center of Development (COD) in Electronics Engineering (April 2016-December 2018) | |
| CHED Center of Excellence (COE) in Teacher Education (2010-2013; April 2016-December 2018) | |
| CHED Center of Development (COD) in Information Technology (2007-2011; Extended until May 31, 2014; January 2016-December 2018) | |
| CHED Center of Development (COD) in Biology (January 2016-December 2018) | |
| Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) | 2026 PAASCU Institutional Accreditation (valid until 2031) |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) Certification (2025): DLSU-D was granted ISO certification in October 2025 following the successful completion of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, recognizing the University's adherence to international standards for quality educational management, learner-centered processes, and continuous improvement. |
| ISO 9001:2008 Certification (2015): DLSU-D was granted ISO certification for the Office of the Vice Provost for Academics (OVPA) and the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), recognizing their adherence to internationally accepted quality management standards and commitment to continuous improvement in academic and administrative services. | |
| Sustainability and Environmental Leadership | 2026 PRME Global Forum: DLSU-D has made history as the only Philippine University to receive the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Recognition of Excellence in Sustainability Impact Portfolio (SIP) Reporting for the 2025 reporting period. The recognition honors higher education institutions that demonstrate excellence in sustainability reporting and measurable impact in advancing responsible management education aligned with the United Nations SDGs. The recognition highlights DLSU-D's commitment to integrating sustainability, ethics, and responsible leadership into its academic programs and institutional practices. |
| 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings: DLSU-D earned an overall global ranking of 1001–1500 with its highest performance in SDG 14 (Life Below Water, 301–400), followed by SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy, 401–600), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being, 601–800), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals, 1001–1500), while also achieving notable rankings across SDGs 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, and 16. | |
| 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI): DLSU-D ranked 200th among the Global Top 500 Innovative Universities, achieving outstanding performances in Funding for Sustainability (20th), Infrastructure & Technology (23rd), Knowledge Transfer (32nd), and Interdisciplinary Research (39th), along with strong rankings across entrepreneurship, student mobility, ethics, and student engagement categories. | |
| 2026 ASEAN University Network–Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN): DLSU-D earned a 4-Star Healthy University Rating demonstrating its commitment to institutional wellness by meeting standards across 46 criteria in 22 areas focused on enhancing student performance and staff productivity. | |
| 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings: DLSU-D debuted placing within the 1001–1500 global band among more than 2,500 universities worldwide for its contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with strong performance in SDGs on clean energy (SDG 7), climate action (SDG 13), responsible consumption (SDG 12), and partnerships (SDG 17). | |
| 2025 World University Ranking for Innovation (WURI): DLSU-D was recognized among the world's most innovative universities for the University's flagship programs: BAYANIHAN (Student Support and Engagement), LAYAG (Student Mobility and Openness), and KALINGA (Funding for Sustainability), highlighting the University's commitment to student development, global engagement, and sustainable institutional practices. | |
| 2025 Universitas Indonesia GreenMetric World University Rankings (UIGM): DLSU-D was named the Philippines' most sustainable university and ranked 112th globally, marking its 13th consecutive year as the country's greenest university since joining the ranking in 2013. | |
| 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D was recognized as the No. 1 Greenest University in the Philippines and ranked 143rd worldwide among 1,477 participating institutions, reaffirming its leadership in sustainability and environmental excellence while earning the distinction for the 12th consecutive year. | |
| 2023 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D retained its distinction as the Most Sustainable University in the Philippines, marking its 11th consecutive year as the country's top-ranked institution for sustainability and environmental stewardship. Among 22 participating Philippine universities, DLSU-D led the national rankings and improved its global standing to 230th worldwide, rising from 274th place in the previous ranking cycle. | |
| 2022 UI GreenMetric (UIGM) World University Rankings: DLSU-D has once again been recognized as the Philippines' Most Sustainable University, earning the distinction for the 10th consecutive year. The University ranked 274th out of 1,050 participating institutions worldwide and garnered a total score of 7,100 points across six sustainability indicators: Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation, and Education and Research. This achievement highlights DLSU-D's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable campus operations, and the advancement of sustainability education and research. | |
| 2022 Nature Positive Pledge: DLSU-D joined the founding universities that signed the Nature Positive Pledge in December 2022, an initiative led by the University of Oxford and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). As one of the 407 universities worldwide in the Nature Positive Universities Alliance, DLSU-D commits to helping halt and reverse nature loss by reducing its environmental impacts and supporting ecosystem restoration. Through this pledge, the University will assess its environmental impacts, set measurable sustainability targets, implement actions to achieve them, and report its progress annually. | |
| 2021 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 180th out of 956 participating universities worldwide and remained the No. 1 Most Sustainable University in the Philippines for the ninth consecutive year, demonstrating excellence in sustainable campus operations, environmental stewardship, and sustainability education and research. | |
| 2021 International Green Gown Awards: DLSU-D received the Highly Commended (Altamente Elogiado) Award under the Sustainability Institution of the Year category, distinguishing itself among eight global finalists as the only Asian university in the finals and the only Philippine University to receive this prestigious recognition. | |
| 2020 SDG Accord: De La Salle University-Dasmariñas President Br. Gus Boquer FSC, EdD signed the SDG Accord as part of DLSU-D’s commitment to embed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its education, research, leadership, operations, administration and engagement activities in the year 2020. | |
| 2020 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 127th out of 912 participating universities worldwide and remained the No. 1 Most Sustainable University in the Philippines, reflecting the University's continued leadership in environmental sustainability, green campus initiatives, and sustainable development practices. | |
| 2019 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 91st out of 780 universities worldwide, recognized as the Most Sustainable University in the Philippines and the 26th Most Sustainable University in Asia. | |
| 2018 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 94th out of 719 universities worldwide and was recognized as the Most Sustainable University in the Philippines for its leadership in sustainability and environmental management. | |
| 2017 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 94th out of 619 universities worldwide and was recognized as the Most Sustainable University in the Philippines for its excellence in sustainability and environmental stewardship. | |
| 2016 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 50th out of 407 universities worldwide, placing DLSU-D among the Top 10% Greenest Universities in the World, 10th in Asia, and the Most Sustainable University in the Philippines. | |
| 2016 Green Ambassador: DLSU-D was recognized for its partnership with First Gen Corporation in advancing the use of geothermal energy and promoting sustainable, renewable energy practices. | |
| 2015 ANVIL Award of Merit (Public Relations Program on Environment/Sustainable Development): DLSU-D was awarded for its “Black Out, Green In: Project Carbon Neutral” initiative, recognizing the University's sustained environmental communication and engagement program that promotes climate action, carbon footprint reduction, and community participation toward becoming a carbon-neutral institution. | |
| 2015 International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Membership: DLSU-D was given its own ISCN member logo (active and the only Philippine University member). | |
| 2015 Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES–UNEP) Membership: DLSU-D became a member of the GUPES of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), recognizing the University's commitment to advancing environmental sustainability, sustainability education, and global collaboration on sustainable development initiatives. | |
| 2015 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 50th Greenest University in the World and 11th in Asia in recognition of the University's excellence in sustainability leadership and environmental management. | |
| 2014 Global Green Award: DLSU-D received this award, an initiative of the Paris-based Otherwise Management Association Club (OMAC). | |
| 2014 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 70th out of 360 participating universities worldwide, placing the University among the top 19% of the world's greenest and most sustainable universities, in recognition of its commitment to environmental sustainability and sustainable campus management. | |
| 2013 Ecoswitch Planet Award for Waste Minimization: DLSU-D was recognized as a Top Performing Organization in Waste Minimization for the successful implementation of environmental measures that reduced waste and promoted sustainable resource management under the Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability (GPIoS) initiative, funded by the European Union's SWITCH-Asia Program. | |
| 2013 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: DLSU-D ranked 78th out of 301 participating universities worldwide, placing the University among the leading sustainable universities globally in recognition of its commitment to environmental sustainability and sustainable campus practices. | |
| 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools: DLSU-D was awarded First Place in the Tertiary Level Category, recognizing the University's outstanding environmental programs, sustainability initiatives, and commitment to promoting environmental stewardship within the academic community. | |
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2009 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools:
DLSU-D was a Regional Finalist in the Tertiary Level category.
2009 Dark Green School Accreditation: DLSU-D was awarded Dark Green Status by the Philippine Network of Educators for the Environment (PNEE), formerly known as the Environmental Education Network of the Philippines, Inc. (EENP), in recognition of its commitment to environmental education and sustainability initiatives. |
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| 2009 Gawad Aguinaldo sa Kapaligiran Model in Materials Recovery Facility (MRF): DLSU-D was recognized by the Provincial Government of Cavite for exemplary solid waste management practices and for serving as a model school in the implementation of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and environmental sustainability initiatives. | |
| 2005 Academic Center for Excellence (ACES) in Biodiversity: DLSU-D was recognized by the Haribon Foundation and the Royal Netherlands ANESI Program for the University's outstanding biodiversity conservation initiatives and commitment to environmental education and sustainable resource management. |