De La Salle University
(DLSU)
About
De La Salle University, also referred to as DLSU, De La Salle or La Salle, is a private Catholic research university run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools with its main campus on Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was established by the Christian Brothers in 1911 as De La Salle College (DLSC) in Nozaleda Street, Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre Eilenbecker FSC ser...
De La Salle University, also referred to as DLSU, De La Salle or La Salle, is a private Catholic research university run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools with its main campus on Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was established by the Christian Brothers in 1911 as De La Salle College (DLSC) in Nozaleda Street, Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre Eilenbecker FSC serving as director, and is the first De La Salle school in the Philippines. The college was granted university status on February 19, 1975, and is the oldest constituent of De La Salle Philippines (DLSP), a network of 16 educational institutions, established in 2006 replacing the De La Salle University System.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 654 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,790
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
- Staff
- 1,300
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| English Language & Literature | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =365 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =382 | 62.2 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of De La Salle University?
De La Salle University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =654, THE Rank 1501+.
When was De La Salle University founded?
De La Salle University was founded in 1911.
What are the top subjects at De La Salle University?
Top subjects at De La Salle University include: Philosophy, Communication & Media Studies, Linguistics, English Language & Literature, Modern Languages.
Where is De La Salle University located?
De La Salle University is located in Manila, Philippines.