National University, Philippines

Home of the nation builders.

For more than 120 years, National University, Philippines has been recognized for its academic excellence which has formed the country’s most successful movers and shakers in various industries. We are in the business of securing your future and elevating the future of our nation through Education that works.

Responding to the needs of industry and modern technology, the University modernized and started offering these courses in the 1990's: Computer Science, Marine Engineering, Computer Engineering and Electronics and Communications Engineering. College of Nursing was offered in 2004, Hotel and Restaurant Management in 2008 and Information Technology in 2009.

In the last quarter of 2008, the SM Group of Companies acquired majority ownership of the National University. The all-out support of the SM Group strengthened the university further as a higher education institution with the building of new infrastructure, with its improved and upgraded laboratory, all of which are focused in academic excellence.

Today, the University is engaged in continuous modernization of programs for its facilities, faculty and sports development. Our new University infrastructure is an 8-storey modern design building with two units of escalators and four units of elevators.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, PHILIPPINES is a founding member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and a pioneer of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU). Its international affiliations and memberships include the Association of Southeast Asia Higher Institutions of Learning (ASAIHL) and the International Association of Universities (IAU).

With our core values and characterized by our cultural heritage of Dynamic Filipinism, National University is committed to providing relevant, innovative and accessible quality education and other development programs.

We are committed to our:

STUDENTS, by molding them into life-long learners, ethical and spiritual citizens and self-directed agents of change.

FACULTY and EMPLOYEES, by enhancing their competencies, stimulating their passions, cultivating their commitment, and providing a just and fulfilling work environment.

ALUMNI, by strengthening their sense of pride through engagement, loyalty and love for their alma matter.

INDUSTRY PARTNERS and EMPLOYERS, through active collaborations, providing them Nationalians who will contribute to their growth and development.

COMMUNITY, by contributing to the improvement of the life conditions and well-being of its members.

Guided by the philosophy of Dynamic Filipinism, the National University has developed leaders since its establishment in 1900. It upholds high standards of educational services for the holistic development of lifelong learners.

The President and CEO, with the management team, shall formulate the quality policy of the National University across all its campuses, supporting the vision, mission, and objectives of the University.

We commit to continuously improve the efficiency of operational and management processes to meet ISO 9001 standard and other applicable statutory, regulatory, and institutional requirements.

Dynamic Filipinism is internalizing all that is best in the Filipino, with the time-honored values and deep spirituality stamped upon our education for Philippine citizenship that is compatible with global progress, kinship, and universal culture guided by intense nationalism, democracy, and evolving internationalism.

Our Core Values:

INTEGRITY

This reflects who and what we are as individuals. We are honest, we are fair, we are just, and we will always do right by anybody.

COMPASSION

This shows how much we value people. We can feel what they feel and we can treat each one with care and understanding regardless of any situation.

INNOVATION

We continuously introduce creative change in something established not for the sake of change itself, but with the purpose of constantly improving and being responsive to the times.

RESILIENCE

Evidence of the strength of our character. We are not easily discouraged by trials and tribulations, but we know how to roll with the punches and spring back into action.

PATRIOTISM

Nationalism is rightfully at the center of our institution and community. We display undying and devoted love for our country and everything that it stands for.

We intend for our graduates to be conscientious and reflective leaders, significant contributors towards social transformation, possessing an entrepreneurial mindset, being knowledge creators, and being competent communicators and collaborators.

We are National University, Philippines and our vision is for us to remain a dynamic private institution committed to nation building, recognized internationally in education and research.