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Silang, Cavite · private · English
SubjectsNursing · Medicine · Theology · Allied Health
Strong nursing program. Adventist health-sciences emphasis.
Davao City · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management · Education · Engineering & Technology · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Architecture & Design · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · International Relations
Founded 1948 (chartered as the Ateneo de Davao on 20 May 1948 by the Society of Jesus / Jesuits to serve southern Mindanao; granted university status 1977 as Ateneo de Davao University). Major Jesuit university in Davao City, southern Mindanao. Chartered 20 May 1948 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) to serve southern Mindanao. Granted university status 1977. Part of the network of Philippine Jesuit schools (with Ateneo de Manila, Ateneo de Naga, Ateneo de Zamboanga, Xavier-Ateneo Cagayan de Oro, and Ateneo de Iloilo). ~12,000+ students. Schools: Arts and Sciences, Business and Governance, Education, Engineering and Architecture, Law (Ateneo de Davao Law), Nursing, Humanities, Information Technology, and the Senior High School. Distinguished for human-rights and peace-studies programmes given Mindanao's conflict-affected context. Strong indigenous-peoples (Lumad) outreach and Bangsamoro-engagement initiatives.
Quezon City (Loyola Heights campus) · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Communication & Media Studies · International Relations · Medicine & Health Sciences
Founded 1859 (chartered as the Escuela Municipal de Manila by the Society of Jesus / Jesuits, after the order returned to the Philippines; granted Ateneo Municipal de Manila status 1865 and Ateneo de Manila status 1909; granted university status 1959; relocated to Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1952 from Padre Faura, Manila). Premier Jesuit research university in the Philippines, located at the Loyola Heights campus in Quezon City. Founded 1859 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) as the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros; became Ateneo Municipal de Manila in 1865 and Ateneo de Manila in 1909; granted university status 1959; relocated from Padre Faura, Manila to the current 83-hectare Loyola Heights campus in Quezon City in 1952. Notable alumni include José Rizal (Philippine national hero — Bachelor of Arts 1877), several Philippine presidents (Manuel Quezon, Diosdado Macapagal, Benigno Aquino III), and major Filipino artists and intellectuals. Schools: Arts and Sciences (Loyola Schools), Business (John Gokongwei School of Management — JGSOM), Government, Law (Ateneo Law School), Medicine and Public Health, Science and Engineering, and Social Sciences. Domain `ateneo.edu` (without .ph TLD) — older institution-level domain registered before .ph academic TLD existed.
Mandaue, Cebu · private · English
SubjectsMedicine · Nursing · Pharmacy · Allied Health
Key Visayas nursing/medical school. Significant US/Gulf nursing pipeline.
Iloilo City · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Arts & Humanities · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Education · Engineering & Technology · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Theology & Religious Studies · Natural Sciences
Founded 1905 (chartered as Jaro Industrial School on 1 October 1905 by American Baptist Missionary Society (USA) — the FIRST PROTESTANT UNIVERSITY in Visayas; renamed Central Philippine University 1953 with university status; the OLDEST university in Western Visayas). Major Protestant university in Iloilo City — the FIRST PROTESTANT UNIVERSITY in Visayas and the OLDEST university in Western Visayas. Founded 1 October 1905 as Jaro Industrial School by the American Baptist Missionary Society (USA) on land donated by Eusebio Locsin. Affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC). Renamed Central Philippine University in 1953 with university status. ~12,000+ students on the 25-hectare campus. Colleges: Agriculture Resources and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Computer Studies, Education, Engineering, Hospitality Management, Law (CPU Law), Nursing, Theology (CPU College of Theology is the oldest Protestant seminary in Western Visayas), and the Graduate School. Strong programmes in agriculture, engineering, and theology. Distinguished for the Baptist heritage and partnership with American Baptist Churches USA.
Manila (Taft Avenue, Malate) · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Education · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Law · Mathematics & Statistics · International Relations · Social Sciences
Founded 1911 (chartered as De La Salle College on 16 June 1911 by 9 De La Salle Brothers from France and Belgium responding to Archbishop Jeremiah Harty's 1907 request for a Catholic teaching school for boys; granted university status 1975 as De La Salle University). Premier Lasallian research university in the Philippines, located at the Taft Avenue campus in Malate, Manila. Founded 16 June 1911 as De La Salle College by 9 De La Salle Brothers (Brothers of the Christian Schools) from France and Belgium, responding to Archbishop Jeremiah Harty's 1907 request for a Catholic teaching institution for boys. Granted university status as De La Salle University in 1975. Part of the De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) network of Lasallian schools. Schools: Business (Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business — RVRCOB), College of Computer Studies (CCS), Education, Engineering (Gokongwei College of Engineering — GCOE), Law (DLSU Law), Liberal Arts (CLA), Science (COS), the School of Economics, and the Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education (BAGCED). Strong programmes in business, computer science, engineering, and economics. UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) member with the Green Archers.
Manila (Sampaloc) · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Architecture & Design · Arts & Humanities · Education · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences
Founded 1928 (chartered as the Far Eastern College on 4 June 1928 by Dr Nicanor Reyes Sr through merger of the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance with the Far Eastern College of Liberal Arts; granted university status 1934 as Far Eastern University — the FIRST NON-SECTARIAN UNIVERSITY in the Philippines). Major private non-sectarian university in Manila, located at the Sampaloc campus (Nicanor Reyes Street). Founded 4 June 1928 as Far Eastern College by Dr Nicanor Reyes Sr — granted university status 4 January 1934, becoming the FIRST NON-SECTARIAN UNIVERSITY in the Philippines (UST, Ateneo, DLSU were all Catholic; Silliman and CPU were Protestant). Distinguished art-deco campus designed by Pablo Antonio (one of the National Artists for Architecture). Institutes: Accounts, Business and Finance (IABF — flagship), Architecture and Fine Arts, Arts and Sciences, Education, Law (Institute of Law), Nursing, Tourism. Affiliated with FEU schools network including East Asia College, FEU Diliman, FEU Cavite, and FEU Manila. UAAP member with the Tamaraws.
Manila (Intramuros main + Makati) · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Architecture & Design · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Communication & Media Studies · Natural Sciences · Education · Social Sciences
Founded 1925 (chartered as Mapúa Institute of Technology on 25 January 1925 by Don Tomás Mapúa — the FIRST FILIPINO REGISTERED ARCHITECT who studied at Cornell University; renamed Mapúa University 2017). Premier Philippine engineering and technology university, located at the Intramuros main campus in Manila with additional Makati campus and Mapúa Malayan colleges network. Founded 25 January 1925 by Don Tomás Mapúa — the FIRST FILIPINO REGISTERED ARCHITECT, who studied at Cornell University (USA) and founded the institution as Mapúa Institute of Technology to train Filipino engineers and architects. Renamed Mapúa University in 2017. Part of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) since 1999 when it was acquired from the Mapúa family. Schools: Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical), Architecture and Industrial Design, Business Management, Information Technology, Multimedia Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Education. Among the leading Philippine producers of engineering and architecture professionals. ABET-accredited engineering programmes (international US accreditation). UAAP rival to Adamson in the lower brackets.
Marawi · public · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Education · Arts & Humanities · Business & Management · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Theology & Religious Studies · Computer Science & IT
Founded 1955 (chartered by Republic Act No. 1387 on 19 June 1955 as Mindanao State University — established by the Philippine government to bring HE access to Muslim Mindanao and southern Philippines; main campus opened 1961 in Marawi City). Major public state university in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur — the main campus of the MSU System (10 constituent campuses across Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago including MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, MSU-General Santos, MSU-Tawi-Tawi, MSU-Naawan, and others). Chartered 19 June 1955 by RA 1387 specifically to bring higher-education access to Muslim Mindanao and the southern Philippines. ~17,000+ students at the Marawi main campus. Colleges: Agriculture, Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Accountancy, Education, Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Law, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Public Affairs, Sports Physical Education and Recreation, Information Technology, and the Institute of Education. Strong programmes in Islamic Studies given its Bangsamoro region positioning. CURRENT CONTEXT (as of 2026): the Marawi campus was directly affected by the 2017 Marawi Siege (Battle of Marawi, IS-linked Maute group conflict) — the campus suffered damage and disruption but resumed full operations by 2018-2019 and continues to be a critical institution for the Bangsamoro region.
Manila (Sta. Mesa main campus) · public · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Education · Arts & Humanities · Architecture & Design · Communication & Media Studies · Law · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences
Founded 1904 (chartered as the Manila Business School on 19 October 1904 by the American colonial Bureau of Education; renamed Philippine School of Commerce 1908; renamed Philippine College of Commerce 1952; chartered as Polytechnic University of the Philippines 1978 by Presidential Decree 1341). Major public university in Manila, founded 19 October 1904 as the Manila Business School by the American colonial Bureau of Education. Renamed Philippine School of Commerce (1908), Philippine College of Commerce (1952), and chartered as PUP in 1978 by Presidential Decree 1341 of President Ferdinand Marcos. ~70,000+ students across the Sta. Mesa main campus (Manila) and ~22 branch campuses across the Philippines — among the LARGEST universities in the Philippines by enrolment. Highly accessible state university with low tuition. Colleges: Accountancy and Finance, Architecture and Fine Arts, Arts and Letters, Business Administration, Communication, Computer and Information Sciences, Cooperatives Development, Education, Engineering, Human Kinetics, Law, Political Science and Public Administration, Science, Social Sciences and Development, Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management. Affordable mass-access institution serving working-class and lower-middle-class Filipino students. Free tuition since RA 10931 (2017 Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act).
Dumaguete · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Education · Engineering & Technology · Law · Communication & Media Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences · Theology & Religious Studies · Natural Sciences
Founded 1901 (chartered as the Silliman Institute on 28 August 1901 by the Presbyterian Mission Board (USA) with a gift from American philanthropist Dr Horace Brinsmade Silliman — granted university status 1938 as Silliman University; the FIRST AMERICAN UNIVERSITY in the Philippines and the FIRST Protestant institution in the Philippines). Major private Protestant university in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental — the FIRST AMERICAN UNIVERSITY in the Philippines and the FIRST Protestant institution in the Philippines. Founded 28 August 1901 as the Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Mission Board (USA) with a gift from American philanthropist Dr Horace Brinsmade Silliman of Cohoes, New York. Granted university status 1938. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). Colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Studies, Education, Engineering and Design, Law (Silliman Law), Mass Communication, Nursing, Performing and Visual Arts, and the Divinity School (oldest Protestant seminary in the Philippines). Strong programmes in marine biology (Silliman Marine Laboratory is renowned regionally), nursing, and theology. ~9,000+ students on the 62-hectare campus by the Tañon Strait. 'Dumaguete by Silliman'.
Quezon City · private · English
SubjectsMedicine · Nursing
Specialist medical college affiliated with St. Luke's Medical Center.
Cebu City · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Architecture & Design · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Education · Theology & Religious Studies · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT
Founded 1595 (founded as Colegio de San Ildefonso by the Spanish Jesuits in Cebu — historically among the OLDEST schools in Asia; suppressed during Jesuit expulsion 1769; reorganised by Vincentians 1867 as Colegio-Seminario de San Carlos; transferred to Society of the Divine Word / SVD 1935; granted university status 1948 as University of San Carlos). Major Catholic university in Cebu City, with origins traced to 1595 as the Colegio de San Ildefonso founded by Spanish Jesuits in Cebu — historically among the OLDEST schools in Asia, predating even UST in age though not in continuous-university status (Jesuit expulsion 1769 broke continuity). Reorganised by Vincentians in 1867 as Colegio-Seminario de San Carlos. Transferred to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) missionaries in 1935. Granted university status 1948 as University of San Carlos. ~25,000+ students across Talamban (main campus, 73 hectares), Downtown, North, and South campuses in Cebu. Schools: Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts, Law, Nursing, Theology (USC seminary heritage), and the Graduate School. Premier Visayan university. ABET-accredited engineering.
Manila (España, Sampaloc) · private · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Law · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Architecture & Design · Theology & Religious Studies · Education · Natural Sciences · Communication & Media Studies · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences
Founded 1611 (chartered by Order of Preachers / Dominicans on 28 April 1611 as Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario; declared Royal University by King Charles III of Spain 1785; declared Pontifical University by Pope Leo XIII 1902; declared "Catholic University of the Philippines" by Pope Pius XII 1947 — THE OLDEST EXTANT UNIVERSITY IN ASIA and oldest in the Pacific, predating Harvard 1636 by 25 years). The OLDEST EXTANT UNIVERSITY IN ASIA — founded 28 April 1611 in Manila by the Spanish Order of Preachers (Dominicans), predating Harvard (1636) by 25 years. Located at the España campus in Sampaloc, Manila (main 21.5-hectare campus). Pontifical and Royal University — granted the Royal title by King Charles III of Spain in 1785 in recognition of UST's loyalty during the Anglo-Spanish defense of Manila; made Pontifical University by Pope Leo XIII in 1902; designated 'The Catholic University of the Philippines' by Pope Pius XII in 1947. ~40,000+ students across 22 degree-granting colleges including Medicine and Surgery (oldest in the Philippines), Engineering (oldest), Law (oldest), Pharmacy (oldest), Faculty of Sacred Theology, Arts and Letters, Commerce and Business Administration, Sciences, Education, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Architecture, Fine Arts and Design, and the UST Conservatory of Music. Notable alumni include José Rizal (Philippine national hero). UST holds 4 National Cultural Treasures designated by the National Museum of the Philippines. 26 CHED Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. Houses the world's largest collection of extant ancient Baybayin scripts (Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas / AUST).
Quezon City · public · English (Filipino bilingual context)
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Architecture & Design · Communication & Media Studies · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT · International Relations
Founded 1908 (UP System chartered by Republic Act No. 1870 on 18 June 1908 by the American colonial Philippine Commission; UP Diliman established as the flagship campus 1949 when the UP main campus relocated from Manila to Diliman, Quezon City — Philippine NATIONAL UNIVERSITY per RA 9500 of 2008). The Philippine NATIONAL UNIVERSITY per Republic Act 9500 (2008) and the flagship campus of the UP System (8 constituent universities). Founded 18 June 1908 by the American colonial Philippine Commission via RA 1870 — modeled on the American land-grant university tradition. Main UP campus moved from Manila to Diliman, Quezon City in 1949, establishing UP Diliman. ~25,000+ students. Premier Philippine research university. Colleges: Arts and Letters, Business Administration (CBA), Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Home Economics, Human Kinetics, Law (UP Law — premier Philippine law school), Mass Communication, Music, Science (CS — premier Philippine science college), Social Sciences and Philosophy, Social Work and Community Development, Statistics, Architecture, School of Economics (UPSE — top Philippine economics school), Asian Center, Asian Institute of Tourism, Institute of Islamic Studies, and the College of Human Kinetics. UP Diliman houses major Philippine cultural institutions including the UP Theater, Bahay ng Alumni, and Quezon Hall. Hosts the UP Fighting Maroons and the iconic Oblation statue.
Manila · public · English; Filipino
SubjectsMedicine · Nursing · Public Health · Allied Health Sciences · Pharmacy
The Philippines' national health-sciences flagship. Major source of nursing/medical professionals worldwide.
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