SDG 4 - Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
4.2 - Proportion of graduates with teaching qualification
As a recognized Normal University in the Philippines with a proud legacy in educator preparation, our institution plays a pivotal role in strengthening basic education across the nation.
We track the proportion of our graduates who earn professional teaching qualifications for the primary level, reflecting our direct contribution to ensuring elementary schools are adequately resourced with exceptional teaching talent.
Through comprehensive teacher education programs, extensive teaching internships, and rigorous licensure support, our university remains dedicated to developing competent, highly qualified educators who build a strong learning foundation for young learners across the country.
4.2.1 - Proportion of graduates with relevant qualification for teaching
Number of Graduates
The data on the number of graduates from Leyte Normal University (LNU) from 2021 to 2024 demonstrates the University’s enduring commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by continually producing graduates who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values essential for sustainable development.
In 2021, LNU celebrated the achievement of 312 graduates, marking a pivotal period of transition as the education sector adapted to new modes of learning. The following year, 2022, recorded 1,812 graduates, reflecting the University’s strengthened academic delivery and its success in supporting students toward degree completion. In 2023, LNU reached a remarkable milestone with 1,955 graduates, representing the highest number in the four-year period—an indication of the University’s robust learning environment and strong institutional support for student achievement. By 2024, 1, 489 students successfully completed their programs, signifying continued educational success and sustained academic productivity.
This consistent record of student completion underscores LNU’s role in advancing SDG 4, particularly its emphasis on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Each cohort of graduates reflects the University’s mission to cultivate competent, compassionate, and globally responsive professionals who contribute to community development and nation-building—embodying education as a transformative force for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Number of Graduates Who Gained a Qualification that Entitled Them to Teach at Primary School Level
The data on the number of graduates who gained a qualification to teach at the primary school level from 2021 to 2024 reflects Leyte Normal University’s (LNU) continuing contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education)—specifically, Target 4.C, which emphasizes increasing the supply of qualified teachers.
In 2021, LNU produced 103 primary education graduates, representing the University’s foundational efforts to sustain the teacher workforce amid the challenges brought by the pandemic. The following year, in 2022, the number rose to 205 graduates, demonstrating the institution’s strengthened academic recovery and commitment to preparing competent educators for the basic education sector. By 2023, LNU recorded 294 graduates, the highest within the four-year span, signifying the University’s success in supporting aspiring teachers to complete their professional qualifications. In 2024, the data showed that 517 graduates earned their degrees with teaching qualifications, continuing the University’s strong presence in nurturing qualified and dedicated educators.
This steady production of teacher education graduates’ highlights LNU’s vital role in strengthening the teaching profession and promoting inclusive and equitable quality education in the region. Through its rigorous academic programs and community-oriented training, the University ensures that more learners benefit from well-prepared and compassionate teachers—helping advance SDG 4 by improving the quality of teaching and learning at the foundational level of education.
